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T10.4.4 Espalier and Fan

A fan is a tree with a leg not more than 50 cm in height and a balanced fan-shaped system of branches in one vertical plan, with a minimum of 5 branches at least 30 cm long. Shoots must have about the same length and size

These are typical for top fruit trees (Apples, Pears, Plums). Whilst these trees can be trained from maidens, two tier espaliers are available commercially. Many other shapes (Horizontal cordon with one arm, Horizontal cordon with two arms, Oblique Palmet, Single Stage Oblique Palmet, Two-Stage Oblique Palmet, Single U, Double U, and Two Stage Double U) are also available. Consult specialist growers for more details.

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TRAINED PLEACHED TREE

 

TRAINED PARASOL TREE (Platanus x hispanica, 25-30)

 

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TRAINED ESPALIER TREE (Bramley apple)

 

TRAINED FAN TREE (Cherry)