How to Prune and Train Espalier Fruit Trees | NatureHills.com

Описание: Love homegrown fruit, but have a small yard? Why not try to espalier fruit trees on a sturdy trellis. This ancient technique allows for a full harvest in a small space planting.

Espalier is now being done on Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Pears, Peaches, Persimmons, Nectarines and Plums. Even Figs and Pomegranates make great espaliers. There are few varieties of fruit that cannot be trained to grow flat. Citrus is ideal for espalier.

Watch as our High Density Backyard Orchard Culture Expert, Ed Laivo, walks you through the steps to prune and train a young pear tree growing as an espalier on a sturdy trellis.

You'll see the tools needed, and learn how far to trim back. Tying down limbs and directing growth is part of the fun of growing fruit trees in a high density espalier.

You can grow several varieties of fruit trees together as a single espalier, to extend your harvest season and ensure cross-pollination.

You can grow fruit trees no matter if you are creating an urban agriculture paradise or a small, productive suburban homestead. Try espalier for an easy and efficient way to harvest fruit from your kitchen garden.

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