Espalier Trees. First a few things you should know. At river road farms, we grow and train espalier trees which are used across the nation in landscape design and landscape architecture.
Using espaliers in the garden. Advice on how to train fruit trees as fans and espaliers, a good way to get excellent fruit quality in a small space. The following instructions will guide you through constructing an espalier support against a wall, using readily available materials. Winter is an ideal time to work on designing and creating your espalier as the branches on deciduous fruit trees will be bare and easier to manage.
Originally, espaliers were trained to brick or stone walls because the masonry absorbed the sun's heat and allowed for quick ripening of fruit.
Espalier is the ancient horticultural art of pruning and training a tree or shrub to grow flat against a support, creating a living sculpture. The skill of espalier involves patience and artistry you. Using espaliers in the garden. Contact us to learn more about our espalier trees!
