Dwarf Peach Trees Grown in Cordons With Success

[Dom Nizza]

Many years ago (at my age I always start talking that way) I had some success growing
a row of Peach trees in Cordon form. It looked like this.

[img]https://www.mycommunity.com/uploads/22313_5.jpg[/img]

I planted eight trees (should have been six) at a 45 degree angle

..I Selected branches to be trained to grow horizonally (similar to Italian grape Vines).
Within three years they began bearing beautiful fruit. My wife loved them. I had them
for about 20 years. In the Spring they looked beautiful and we always looked forward
to the fruit.

So did the squirrels ... but, that's another story. Suggest you
explore for more info on this style of growing fruit trees this way.
... I posted as a "Sticky" I hope it is OK?

[Dom Nizza]

Here is Cordon/Espalier of an apple tree.

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Lots of possiblities... but, lots of fun. Sometimes you don't have to be so expert. .. ..

[Dom Nizza]

Be nice to those experts... because some of them can to do stuff like this.

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Don't you just envy those who are so skillful? At least, this shows us how it can be done. ....

[NEWisc]

I've always thought that it would be interesting to do this. My favorite pattern is the Belgian Fence style:

[img]https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/northeastwisc/Belgian_Fence.jpg[/img]

https://www.taunton.com/finegardening/how-to/articles/espalier.aspx?nterms=74872

It always seemed like it would be too much work ... but then, maybe not!

[Dom Nizza]

This one looked a little strange to me. But, then I was advised what kind of fruit it would bear.

[img]https://www.mycommunity.com/uploads/22347_3.jpg[/img]

All my friends said they were "Kiwi" Fruit.. ... Is that right?
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[opabinia51]

Dom that is just truly amazing, I have never seen an espalier that looks that good.

[Dom Nizza]

Dom that is just truly amazing, I have never seen an espalier that looks that good.

Here is one at the building wall.. this one at a school building ... children and
teacher took care of it. Dedicated to a past teacher.

[img]https://www.mycommunity.com/uploads/22347_2.jpg[/img]
Single tree .. controlled branches... heat off wall is helpful.
When it flowers it's beautiful... ...
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[doccat5]

Those are lovely! I bought 3 new dwarf apple trees and I believe we are going with this style with them. This should be interesting.



doccat5

[Dom Nizza]

Those are lovely! I bought 3 new dwarf apple trees and I believe we are going with this style with them. This should be interesting.
doccat5

This form should work fine for three dwarfs...

[img]https://www.mycommunity.com/uploads/22347_4.jpg[/img]

Single Tree.. on a frame. ..

[doccat5]

Oh my, I do like the appearance of that tree. Thank you for the idea, I just think the espaliered trees are so elegant looking.