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    Communities > Forums > Article: So you want to grow fruit trees, but you don't have the room
    Forum: Article: So you want to grow fruit trees, but you don't have the roomReplies: 2, Views: 29
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    McGlory
    Southeast, NE (Zone 5a)

    February 16, 2008 3:43 PM

    Post #4545987

    I may try this sometime soon, not because of space limitations, but just for the beauty. Is there no problems with roots when planting close to a foundation? I'm asking because I know Handsome Man will ask. ;-)
    Quoting:For instance, no prettier enhancement to bare house wall exists than to train an espaliered fruit tree against it.


    Interesting subject matter, well-written article. Thank you!
    doccat5
    Fredericksburg, VA (Zone 7b)

    February 16, 2008 3:49 PM

    Post #4546030

    Nope, fruit trees and many of the flowers do not throw deep nor invasive root systems. The French and English have been doing it for centuries. Google espalier, there are many examples of different styles and ideas on what you could do with these elegant creations.

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    victorgardener
    Lower Hudson Valley , NY (Zone 6b)

    February 16, 2008 10:29 PM

    Post #4547621

    Cool article, Cath. I'd like to do it along a chain link fence. An advantage of that is air circulation.

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