espalier
/ɛˈspæljər/
verb
- To train (a plant) to grow flat against a wall, fence, or trellis.
- You can espalier many types of shrubs for a decorative effect.
- She learned how to espalier fruit trees from her grandfather.
- They plan to espalier the lemon trees along the sunny wall.
noun
- A tree or shrub trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or trellis, often in a formal pattern.
- An espalier can save space in a small yard while producing fruit.
- The garden featured a beautiful espalier of apple trees along the brick wall.
- She admired the espalier of pear trees in the old monastery garden.
- The method or structure used to train a plant to grow flat against a surface.
- He built a wooden espalier for the climbing roses.
- The gardener used wire espaliers to shape the fig trees.
- Learning the espalier technique takes patience and practice.