The easiest trees to espalier are fruit trees. Dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties work best in small spaces and you'll want a ...

A French word derived from an Italian term meaning “something to rest your shoulder against,” the horticultural term espalier “is a method of training ... fruit trees such as apples, pears ...

The term espalier refers to the way fruit trees are trained to grow against a wall. It makes the tree easier to prune and the fruit easier to pick. This decorative method was often used ...

Follow our guide to growing an espalier apple tree. To protect your fruit tree from moths that will destroy the fruit and leaves, apply a grease band 45cm (18in) above soil level to the stake and ...