Which fruit trees are suitable for espalier?
Which fruit trees are suitable for espalier?
As a general rule, woody trees are the most suitable for espaliering. Traditionally fruit trees of the citrus, apple and pear varieties have been a popular choices as their stems are hardy and unwanted growth is easier to remove.
Can you train any fruit tree as espalier?
Only apple and pears can be trained as espaliers, as cherry and plums will break when you bend them horizontally. Cherries and plums can be grown as fans. The first task is to erect a training system for the tree against a wall, fence or on the edge of a border, wherever the chosen spot may be.
What fruit trees can be grown in Oregon?
The apple tree is the most reliable fruiting tree in Central Oregon, followed by hardy Asian pear, European pear, plum, and sour cherry. You can also try peach, apricot, sweet cherry, hardy kiwi, and some kinds of nuts, but these trees may not bear consistently.
Can you buy espalier fruit trees?
There are two options available to you if you wish to grow an espalier trained trees. The first option is to buy a ready trained tree. We supply a large range of over 30 varieties of espalier trained apple and pear trees. This is a far larger range than any other nursery.
Can peach trees be espaliered?
Most apple and pear varieties which produce their fruit on spurs (rather than on the tips of their branches) can be trained as espaliers. Plums, cherries, apricots, peaches, and nectarines are not suitable for espalier-training, but do very well when trained as fans.
What is the difference between fan trained and espalier?
If you want a very formal effect then choose espalier-trained trees, as the 90-degree angles between the stem and the branches create an attractive regimented appearance, compared with the more variable angles of fan-trained trees. Conversely for a flowing semi-formal effect, choose a fan-trained tree.
When should I plant fruit trees in Oregon?
SPRING
EARLY SPRING is the ideal time to plant a fruit tree. All fruiting trees that grow in the Pacific Northwest go dormant during the winter months. These trees most easily settle into a new home if they are transplanted while still in slumber — ideally, several weeks before their spring buds break.
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 fruit trees be planted?
around 4′-5′ apart
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.