How far apart should espalier trees be planted?
They grow to around 10 feet tall without other training. These trees would normally be planted between 4 and 8 feet apart. However, as an espalier they can grow as close as 2 feet apart within a row, if kept to 5 feet tall. The general guideline for row spacing is to place rows twice as far apart as tree spacing.
How far apart should espalier posts be?
For beginners, the easiest (and most common) type of espalier is a three wire system, with the wires attached to the structure, and positioned about 30cm apart. Select a tree that lends itself to being grown “flat”, meaning that it a two nice strong horizontal branches, and a strong, straight trunk.
How wide should espalier be?
Espalier designs dictate placement in the garden When used as a focal point, cordons typically measure 6 feet tall by 6 feet wide, but their design can be modified to fit into any space. It is 80 inches wide and stands 8½ feet tall, which is typical for this design. The space between each branch is 16 inches.
How far should espalier be from fence?
The standard horizontal espalier can be spaced at around 4′-5′ apart with branches reaching out as far as halfway between trees. Trees can also be spaced out much further apart if you have more space.
Can you espalier free standing?
A free-standing espalier consists of two or more strong, tall, posts in a line, with two or more horizontal wires strung between each set of posts. The trees’ branches are trained along the horizontal wires over the first few years of the trees’ growth.
Can you espalier any tree?
In theory, any tree or large shrub can be made into an espalier, but it is essential to select a species that will ultimately fit your space and conditions. Often when you see an espalier tree it is a fruit tree, namely apple and pear trees.
What is the difference between a tree and a cordon?
A cordon is a tree which has been trained to grow in a very small space, and is usually planted leaning at an angle of 45 degrees – normally you would plant 3-4 or more together in a row to achieve an ornamental effect. It will need a permanent tree-stake to support it, as trees on M9 cannot support themselves.
Do espalier trees need support?
Espalier trees have to have support so the branches will not fail under the weight of the fruits. Since the branches are horizontal from the main trunk, any fruit on a branch will exert quite a bit of strain on the joint, the more fruits on a branch, the more strain on the joint.
How close to a Belgian fence can you plant?
From what I’ve been reading, you plant things much closer for a Belgian fence – about 2′ – but this does seem awfully close to me. Maybe because they’re so restrictively pruned? I am planning a Belgian Fence at home for the divide between the lawn and my old veg beds, which will now be a mini orchard with the chooks scratching underneath.
What is a Belgian fence and how does it work?
A Belgian fence is a lattice-pattern espalier – tree (s) or shrub (s) pruned and trained to grow flat. Often, they’re fruit trees/shrubs, allowing you to create your own little orchard in a small space. Usually, they’re trained on supports against a wall or fence. But a Belgian fence, with time, can be free-standing.
How do you plant a windbreak for a fence?
Use native plants whenever possible. How dense the planting and the number of rows depends on the purpose of the windbreak. Plant at 25 to 50 percent density. Plant one row deciduous shrubs and two rows deciduous trees and shrubs.
How many fruit trees for an espalier fence?
Rather than a solid fence, I really like the idea of creating the “belgian fence” style of espalier fruit trees. We’re in Edinburgh, the garden is quite sheltered and unfortunately faces NEE. The fence would be about 20ft long, so I think I’d need about 8 or 9 trees. I’d want to restrict the height to 5-6ft.