The term espalier refers to the way fruit trees are trained to grow against a wall. It makes the tree easier to prune and the fruit easier to pick. This decorative method was often used ...

The easiest trees to espalier are fruit trees. Dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties work best in small spaces and you'll want a ...

Wildly decorative, espalier, says Rose ... including in George Washington’s Mount Vernon. “Traditionally, fruit trees such as apples, pears, and peaches were used,” says Alexandra ...