When thinking about growing backyard fruit trees, most folks consider whether they have enough space. Espalier is a French word adapted from Italian which means "to rest the shoulder on." ...

bauhaus1000 / Getty Images If you’re looking for a creative way to grow citrus and other fruit trees, then you may have come across the phrase “espalier." The ancient method is a unique way ...

Ben Young of Young’s Greenhouse shares his passion for fruit trees, tips for planting, and how his orchard grew from just one ...

Q I would like to grow fruit trees in my back yard, but the yard is very small. A friend suggested that I grow espaliered trees. How do I get started? A Having a small yard need not deter you from ...

Planting against an interior castle courtyard ... which is usually 15-18 inches above the soil. Espaliered fruit trees are shown in January 2021 at Patrick Ranch. (Laura Kling/Contributed ...

The fruit trees should be exposed to at least 6 hours or more of sunlight and require paying attention to manage and train the plant to the espalier form; for more information, see: sacmg.ucanr.e ...

Certain fruit trees are not only productive ... which also grabs attention. Espaliers, or woody trees that are trained to grow on a flat plane, like a trellis, "offer a very unique elegance ...

I maintained and pruned both free-standing and espalier pear trees over my ... pruning is absolutely vital when it comes to growing trained pear trees. The ideal time to prune a pear tree is ...