Garden Design Tip: In theory, any tree or large shrub can be made into an espalier, but it is essential to select a species that will ultimately fit your space and conditions.
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Best edibles for an Espalier:
-Malus: Apple/Crabapple
-Pyrus: Pear
-Prunus: Stone fruit (peach, nectarine, plum, almond, etc.)
-Ficus carica: Fig
-Citrus: Lemon, orange, tangerine
-Vitis: Grapes
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Best ornamentals for an Espalier:
-Ginkgo biloba
-Fagus sylvatica culivars ( i.e., tricolor beech)
-Acer palmatum cultivars (Japanese maple)
-Pyrus calleryana (Callery pear)
-Tilia (linden)
-Katsura
-Cedrus atlantica (Blue Atlas cedar)
-Viburnum
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