Espaliers

The practice of training a plant to grow in a flat plane against a solid surface is called the art of "espalier." Originally conceived by the ancient Romans to conserve space, espaliers can lend a charming, old-world touch to gardens of any size.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Gardening Tips: Espaliers

UF/IFAS Publications

• Eriobotrya deflexa: Bronze Loquat
• Eriobotrya japonica: Loquat
• Espaliers
• Ilex vomitoria: Yaupon Holly

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Garden Structures
• Wood Garden Accents

Other Sites

• Espalier--North Carolina Cooperative Extension
• Espalier Shrubs and Trees--Mississippi State University Extension Service (PDF)
• Espalier Training of Fruit Trees is Fun But Demanding--Oregon State University Extension