While most any tree or woody plant can espaliered, the technique is most often used with fruit trees. “I’ve used espalier with plums, apples, pears, and mulberries," says North.

This is the point of espaliering! See for yourself The 10 fruit trees selected and planted by the Master Gardeners are in their eighth year of espalier training.

An ideal spot to grow a damson tree would have six to eight hours of daily sunlight and a fertile, well-draining soil type.

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 ...

As you compare your options, keep in mind that some Asian pear trees can grow 40 feet tall and just as wide. Most, however, reach a height of 10 to 15 feet and a width of 15 to 20 feet if pruned ...

Espalier trees can be trained along a wall or serve as a fence. Another possibility is to plant two trees in the same hole, with a double trunk and branches trained to grow on only one half of ...

Espaliers, or woody trees that are trained to grow on a flat plane, like a trellis, "offer a very unique elegance," says Tadewaldt. An apple tree (Malus domestica) is a good choice as an espalier ...

Fruit trees can grow well in a variety of soil types as long as the soil is well-drained. If you are growing standard-size fruit trees, you should have soil that is 4 to 9 feet deep.

While most any tree or woody plant can espaliered, the technique is most often used with fruit trees. “I’ve used espalier with plums, apples, pears, and mulberries," says North.