It is possible to start creating an espalier later in the year. But it is preferred to start in winter because of the way the tree responds to pruning at different times of the year. As a general rule pruning in winter encourages growth while pruning in summer restricts growth. (ie tree growth is less when pruned in summer)
Hi this is not a complaint ..but just to advise when you started i could just make out .what you were saying ..when you faced the camera..and at the end when you were near the stone fruit.again very faint ..but when you were talking nearer the house.. near the 6 teir Espalier ..you sound was perfect ..pity as I was very interested ..in what you had to say about the stone fruit .. my sound here was on full .. ill subscribe to make sure I catch you next time around. .I can just imagine how exquisite your garden will be this Spring and summer. thankyou .
My apples and pear espalier are in their first spring/summer after planting them in late winter. 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
You can do a summer prune of the bottom tier to maintain the shape, just make sure that you keep the leader intact so it can be pruned in winter for the second tier
I finally understood what I need to do for my pears after countless attempts great video thank you so much
Glad I could help!
Great video. Very concise. I also liked seeing the actual trees while you were talking.
Cool, thanks
Thankyou. I hope to have a setup as good in the very near future.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Great information
Thank you very much for your advice
You are very welcome
Hi just wondering, do you have to start out in winter or can I cut the pear in spring/ summer to begin?
It is possible to start creating an espalier later in the year. But it is preferred to start in winter because of the way the tree responds to pruning at different times of the year. As a general rule pruning in winter encourages growth while pruning in summer restricts growth. (ie tree growth is less when pruned in summer)
Hi this is not a complaint ..but just to advise when you started i could just make out .what you were saying ..when you faced the camera..and at the end when you were near the stone fruit.again very faint ..but when you were talking nearer the house.. near the 6 teir Espalier ..you sound was perfect ..pity as I was very interested ..in what you had to say about the stone fruit .. my sound here was on full .. ill subscribe to make sure I catch you next time around. .I can just imagine how exquisite your garden will be this Spring and summer. thankyou .
My apples and pear espalier are in their first spring/summer after planting them in late winter. 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
You can do a summer prune of the bottom tier to maintain the shape, just make sure that you keep the leader intact so it can be pruned in winter for the second tier
Can you grow custard apple as espalier tree, please?
I have never grown a custard apple, so I am sorry but I can provide any advice on that particular tree
If only I could hear......
Every time I try to pronounce “espalier” to a peer, we both laugh but know what the word means….😂