espaliering
/ɛˈspæljərɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of espalier: training a plant to grow flat against a wall, fence, or trellis.
- Espaliering requires careful pruning and tying of branches.
- He is espaliering the apple tree along the south-facing wall.
- They spent the afternoon espaliering the young pear saplings.
noun
- The practice or technique of training plants to grow flat against a surface.
- The book covers the basics of espaliering for beginners.
- She attended a workshop on espaliering at the botanical garden.
- Espaliering is a popular method for growing fruit in small spaces.
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