Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting task if you have never done it before. Like most other skills, you start out slowly learning the basics to help build confidence. Then once the ...

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Espaliered fruit trees aren't only beautiful, they're functional. Providing food for humans and wildlife, this growing method is perfect for small spaces.

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 ...

UMaine Extension Tree Fruit Specialist Renae Moran will describe apple tree anatomy and demonstrate pruning techniques that preserve tree health and encourage fruitfulness in the years ahead.

Make sure the structure is strong enough to support the tree in crop. Follow our guide to growing an espalier apple tree. To protect your fruit tree from moths that will destroy the fruit and ...

Having a home apple tree is a delight ... but their size can be managed by pruning them to a two-dimensional espalier shape and by choosing trees that have been grafted onto dwarf or miniature ...