Where to Plant Espalier Trees?
Espaliered Trees Can Be Grown: Against a Wall (Usually Brick or Stucco) Along a Fence, Trellis or Pergola. Across a Set of Sturdy Free-Standing Posts and...
- Against a wall (usually brick or stucco)
- Along a fence, trellis or pergola.
- Across a set of sturdy free-standing posts and horizontal wires (as many wine grapes are grown)
How much space do you need between espalier trees?
If you choose to train the trees into an espalier, you will need room for the widely splayed branches. In this case, trees should be spaced about 4-5 feet (1-1.5 m.) apart. If you are training the trees to espalier vertically, they can be planted as close together as the above hedge trees.
How do you plant espalier trees?
The principle behind espaliering a tree is simple. Plants have a main growing point or stem, known as a leader. If you remove this leader, shoots emerge from buds found on the sides of the stem, and below the cut. You then choose the best side shoots to guide/train them to create the boughs of your espalier tree.
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