How Do You Grow Espalier Pear Trees?
Espalier fruit trees are specially grown fruit-bearing trees that are grown in small, sometimes crowded areas. Espalier does not refer to the breed of the tree, but to its method of growth. Growers train the tree branches to grow in specific ways by tying branches to trellises, walls or stakes, as well as pruning back unwanted foliage. Within a few years, growers of these types of trees will have healthy, fruit-bearing trees. Pick out your growing spot. Espalier trees are known for being grown in small areas. Most are grown against a wall, a tall fence, or some sort of flat plane such as a well secured trellis. Install your trellis into the ground using a hammer or rubber mallet. Any design or shaped trellis will work for growing an espalier tree. For a free standing trellis, make sure that the base is submerged at least 2 feet into the ground for stability. If your trellis will be supported by a wall, the trellis only needs to be submerged a foot into the soil, or you may secure the t
