Espalier Apple Tree
Transform a boring wall!
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Espalier Apple Tree
- Creating an espalier with an apple tree is an excellent way to make use of a sunny wall you’ve got going spare. An espalier-trained tree comprises a vertical central leader from which horizontal arms branch outward, and can lead to greater fruit production and easier harvesting!
- ‘Braeburn Hillwell’ is a sport (genetic mutation) of ‘Braeburn’, yielding deep red apples with good firmness that store very well
- ‘Bramley’s Seedling’ is widely regarded as the nation’s favourite cooking apple, producing excellent fruit with a sharp flavour profile that’s ideal for sauces, chutneys, crumbles and pies
- ‘Cox’s Orange Pippin’ is a variety with real pedigree, having been grown for roughly 200 hundred years – sweet, juicy and complex dessert apples? Yes, please…
- ‘Discovery’ is an early season dessert apple with notes of strawberry in its flavour profile and an RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) to its name
- ‘Red Ellison’ crops heavily, displays great disease resistance, attracts pollinators and is generally just a bit of a fruiting workhorse!
- Luckily for you, we’ve got everything you need to know when it comes to planting, training and pruning your espalier apple tree! Check out our article, How to Espalier Apple Trees, for more information
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, an espalier apple tree can be grown in a very large planter or trough of at least 60 to 80 litres, provided you have a sturdy trellis or wall for support.
How big does it get?
The espalier apple tree is trained to reach a height of 1.8 to 2.5 metres, with a horizontal spread of 2.5 to 3.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The espalier apple tree performs best when positioned against a sunny wall, requiring 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The espalier apple tree prefers a well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter, performing best with a slightly acidic pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
How much watering does this plant need?
The espalier apple tree needs a steady supply of water, approximately 15 to 20 litres per week, ensuring the soil at the base of the wall or trellis remains moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the espalier apple tree requires pruning in late summer to maintain its restricted form and encourage fruiting spurs. Regular pruning is essential to preserve the trained shape.
How hardy is this plant?
Apple trees are fully hardy to H6, tolerating winter temperatures down to -20°C, making them an extremely robust choice for gardens across the UK.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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