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

Wildly decorative, espalier, says Rose ... including in George Washington’s Mount Vernon. “Traditionally, fruit trees such as apples, pears, and peaches were used,” says Alexandra ...

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 ...