A guide to choosing the right size
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All trees can vary slightly in size slightly and we would not recommend putting up the wire supports until the trees arrive.
Pollination Made Simple.
Most suburban situations provide good pollen due to the close proximity of other gardens. It is not always necessary to have pollinators if the bees and other pollinating insects are generous with their visits. If you have no other Apple tree close by then select two varieties in the same group or the adjoining group ie group 2 and 4 will pollinate group 3 as will any others in group 3. Some varieties are self fertile.
Pollination Groups For Varieties Available.
Apples Group 2
Egremont Russet
Apples Group 3
Blenhieim Orange Bountiful Bramley Cox's Orange Pippin Fiesta Herefordshire Russet James Grieve Katy Kidd's Orange Queen Cox Red Falstaff Scrumptious Spartan Sunset Winter Gem
Apples Group 4
Ashmeads Kernel Braeburn Ellisons Orange Royal Gala.
Pears Group B Conference (Self Fertile)
Pears Group C Concorde
situation
The ideal tree shape for planting against a fence or a wall. Step overs are can be used to edge borders.
Espalier Pruning in Winter/Spring Following Planting
1 Shorten main leader to third wire – if not reached do not prune.
2 Cut side branch leaders back by one third.
3 Shorten any side shoots (laterals) on side branches to 3-4 inches if not already done.
4 Spur back any shoots arising from central stem if not already done.
Espalier Summer Pruning Mid August
a) Shorten laterals on side branches to 4 inches.
b) Shorten any laterals (shoots growing from laterals) to 2-3 inches. Do not prune any shoots which are shorter than 8 inches.
c) Do not prune leaders
d) Tie in the main leader also the selected shoots for the third tier. Remove unwanted shoots from central stem, also tie in side branch leaders.
Successive Winter Pruning
a) Shorten main leader to appropriate wire.
b) Shorten side branch leaders by one third.
c) When main leader or branch leaders have extended as far as required cut back each year to point of origin.
d) If new growth has occurred after summer pruning cut back to a new bud.
Note – Apples and pears can be grown as ‘fans, in this case prune as described for espaliers but there will not be a main central leader.
fruitgrowers handbook
delivery charges
Delivery Charges - Due to the size and shape of the Espaliers Fans and Step Over trained fruit there is a £36.85 rate for local GU and KT postcodes only. Other areas start from £51.45 - £90.30. The delivery charge that applies to any orders including these trees is depending on the delivery location.. Once you have put together your order the delivery charge will show before payment. All orders are despatched in one delivery.
Sorry but due to the high courier costs we are unable to offer any delivery service to any European Countries and the following postcodes. GY KW IV AB PH KW HS ZE IM BT DD JE PO30 PO31 PO32 PO33 PO34 PO35 PO36 PO37 PO38 PO39 PO40 PO41
Apple 2 Tier Espalier (Eating)
Trained Fruit Trees | Two Tier Espaliers Apple Trees For Sale
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 in traditional walled kitchen gardens and is perfectly suited to growing fruit in the smaller garden. The advantage is that you can also buy a ready-trained tree. Perfect for the small garden, an espalier tree has branches trained horizontally on either side of the stem to make a compact, but productive tree.
Planting Guide - MM106 is most suitable for small apple trees with three or four tiers but M26 can also be used if space is limited.
Trees should be planted 3.5m-6m (12-20ft) apart, according to their vigour.
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16 Apr 16 | Deborah Ralph
10 out of 10 Blackmoor - my Apple Saturn - 2 Tier Espalier arrived looking really healthy and securely wrapped , it is now safely planted up this past 2 weeks and seems really happy in it's location, the buds are starting show signs of life, I have been out and wrapped it in fleece today as a precaution as we have had some unexpected snowfall so didn't want to take any chances. I would certainly recommend using the Rootgrow product when planting and would certainly recommend Blackmoor Nurseries as a supplier of healthy trees and shrubs.
10 Oct 14 | Denise Curtis
My two Apple Espaliers arrived today, they look so beautiful and very healthy were looking forward to planting them over the weekend.
13 Mar 14 | J Reid
Thank you for a beautiful quality tree. We bought espaliers from several suppliers including yourselves two years ago and we have been impressed by the quality (depressed by the quality of some of the other companies trees too) so we bought another to replace one of the spindly things from elsewhere that has failed to grow much at all. The tree we received today is lovely and big, really good quality....as soon as I saw it I knew my OH would be delighted and wanting to order more and I was right.
27 Sep 13 | Val Gollar
Just ordered an espalier apple tree which arrived within 48 hours, very professionally packed and superb quality. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending or using the services of Blackmoor in the future.
14 Feb 13 | Muireann
Fantastic trees arrived, much bigger than expected
4 Jan 13 | Margo
Very impressed by the quality of these plants. The skill and hard work that must have gone into this!