The ancient technique remains popular today—here's why. If you’re looking for a creative way to grow citrus and other fruit trees, then you may have come across the phrase “espalier." The ancient ...

Q I would like to grow fruit trees in my back yard, but the yard is very small. A friend suggested that I grow espaliered trees. How do I get started? A Having a small yard need not deter you from ...

If you’d love to grow fruit trees but think you don’t have the space, think again. You don’t need an orchard or even a large backyard to enjoy garden-picked fruit. Instead, use a method perfected by ...

Espaliered apple trees on a terrace in New York City. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Some ...

Espalier design is an ancient pruning practice that fashions fruit trees, vines or flowering shrubs into artistic, two-dimensional forms. This lateral shaping makes it easier to harvest and mow, ...

Patrice Hanlon answers your gardening questions every other week. DEAR GARDEN COACH: Thanks for the advice on dormant sprays for fruit trees. I’d like to know when and how to prune espalier apple ...

OSU extension espaliered fruit trees Marc, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.jpg Espaliered fruit trees, usually apples, can be trained in a variety of designs, but are typically supported along straight, horizontal ...