Espalier Fruit Trees is Easy!

Espalier is a fruit tree or ornamental shrub whose branches are trained to grow flat against a wall, supported on a lattice or a framework of stakes and Host Casey Hentges gives us some help on what to look out for. It's not as hard as you think, promise!
Air date (02-20-21) #4734
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[@jessemeyer3628]

I like that you guys showed actual situations like not being able to get out soon enough. Very informative, best espalier explanation ive seen to date. Cheers Gardeners!

[@OklahomaGardening]

Thank you for watching!

[@gavinmillar7519]

Thank you for such a clear and practical instruction - I'm thinking of doing some espalier fruit trees for our back garden. You've shown it's possible. Every good wish from Scotland.

[@thatdiycouple5513]

This is the best espalier video I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@PilotCristina]

Blessings to you! Best espalier tutorial I’ve found.

[@OklahomaGardening]

Thank you for watching!

[@JackelineBon]

Excellent explanation, this is the best video I have seen about how to create a espalier tree. Thank you so much!

[@OklahomaGardening]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

[@joeinge4808]

Thank you for the clear instructions

[@ayatti26]

The sprouts that you cut off back to the cordon. Arent those supposed be headed to stimulate the fruiting wood. I didnt see many buds.

[@kittymaude]

Loved your video on how to do this. Best instruction. Where can I get the black rubber ties?

[@paulineferrill4348]

Espalier seemed so daunting before I watched this! I am hoping to replace my fence with an espalier orchard in a few years. What is the name of the hardware that is holding the turn buckles out from the 4x4s?

[@patrickc.6183]

Great explanation!

[@hfricke2661]

Some people over here dont cut succers 100%, they leave it 3 to 4 buds, or if June leaves, in hope to give it a chance to turn into fruiting wood next season. Thank you for explaining the fine work you did

[@pamelah6431]

Do you mean water sprouts? Suckers come from the base and should always be removed - they're from the rootstock.

[@cynthiagoodell1213]

Can you tell us about the black rubber ties, please? What are they called and where can they be purchased? Thank you!

[@birkanolguner5445]

Thanks for information. Can this method be applied to plum trees?

[@latonyadickens5067]

Very informative, merci!

[@cynthiawilson495]

When is the best time of year to do this pruning? Spring?

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

Going to espalier my Pyracantha this year.

[@allanpennington]

My apples and pear espalier are in their first spring/summer after planting them in late winter. I have been training two horizontal first tiers as they grow and leaving a central leader. The first tier is growing well. Its now mid summer. I have some branch growth coming off the two trained laterals and some off the central leader. Should I be summer pruning in the first year on my first tier laterals? Is mid summer too late for that? I have one pear which has produced a few laterals off the central leader at a tier two height. Should I train those now or is it best to cut the central leader back in winter to start the next tier from fresh? Thanks

[@heidibredehoeft9442]

Where does one get the post “Brackets” to attaché the wires to?

[@MohamedAhmed-dr2kz]

Just wondering how you keep stone fruit fruiting? I thought blossoms only come on 2 year old wood?

[@barbarataylor8101]

Do you have a link for the black tie that you used

[@agreylady]

How do you keep it from getting taller once it has reached your desired height?

[@pamelah6431]

Train the leader to the side.

[@sanskritiscreations9373]

How do I identify a water sprout? Can anyone help me understand?

[@OklahomaGardening]

Here is a segment that we did back in 2015 that shows what a water sprout looks like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4eckJ6sgsupnKc (starts at 3:20 mark)

[@ksero1000]

I'm terrified bc I read if you cut one water sprout, 50 come back. She did not seem intimidated. Why?