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meadowlark17

Favorite trees/shrubs (non-fruit) for Espalier?

25 years ago

I love espalier! I'd like to have flowering or non-flowering trees/shubs, but not necessarily fruit trees. I was wondering what everyone's favorite espalier plant is?

Thanx...

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  • 24 years ago

    I have been doing some research on the subject and came across a book called 'Living Fences a gardener's guide to Hedges, Vines and Espaliers' authored by Ogden Tanner and he suggests, Acer Palmatum varieties, Eastern redbud, flowering quince, cotoneaster, and winter jasmine for informal espaliers, as well as camellia, cedrus atlantica glauca, forsythia, holly, firethorn, yew and viburnum for both formal and informal designs. Also the book contains many different forms and how to achieve each one. I am still trying to decide as I need to also consider deer problems in the winter.

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