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Doccat, every time I start thinking of a new project, the next week you have an article on it! I have a bare wall right outside my kitchen window that's looking for something to be planted on it, I want an apple tree, and now I have a plan! :)
Are there any nurseries you can recommend for apple trees that are already started on their path to espalier-ing? Or any sources that you can particularly recommend for how to start training one? I'm a little intimidated by the process of getting started with this, but don't think I'd have any trouble with keeping one going.
Also, what happens when the tree gets taller than the wall you're espaliering against? Do you just keep it to a pleasing form?
Wow, I'm blushing...thank you for the lovely compliment, I'll be smiling all day over that. :)
Go with a dwarf variety of tree for starters. You want a what is called whip. I'll go over my research and see if I can find you some of those nursery sites.
You need to make sure you have a sturdy structure to support the tree as it grows and you prune. Any mistakes are fixable, so not to worry.
Let me find those sites and my notes and I'll d mail you.
Would you d-mail me your e-mail addy, please. I have quite a list and googled for AZ nursery sites. There are several, haven't check the Watchdog on the nurseries, but that's something you can do. :)
Can anyone recommend good books on this subject? That would be the best way for me. Doccat you are going to get me into so much trouble as I feel another obsession coming on... :^)
Go to your local library and ask for books on doing espalier. That will get you started. I take NO responsibility for obsessions, I do however try to be a good enabler...LOL You can also google for info. The amount of data available on this is amazing.
