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 ...

Free-standing fruit trees or bush trees, such as those grown in an orchard should be pruned when they're dormant, in winter. Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be ...