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espalier
[ih-spal-yer, -yey]
noun
a trellis or framework on which the trunk and branches of fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow in one plane.
a plant so trained.
verb (used with object)
to train on an espalier.
to furnish with an espalier.
espalier
/ ɪˈæə /
noun
an ornamental shrub or fruit tree that has been trained to grow flat, as against a wall
the trellis, framework, or arrangement of stakes on which such plants are trained
the method used to produce such plants
verb
(tr) to train (a plant) on an espalier
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of espalier1
Example Sentences
Unless you’re growing a multigraft espalier, or your neighbors have apple trees in their garden, to get good fruit set, you’ll need to plant more than one variety so the trees can cross-pollinate.
The espalier technique I will describe can also be applied to white currants and gooseberries.
She has planted an Asian pear tree, shaped in espalier to hide a storage area under the deck.
Seth paused at the white steps leading up to the gazebo to pluck a piece of fruit from an espalier.
A series of espalier fruit trees — apple and pear — creates a fence-like frame behind the boxes.
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