A little over two years ago, Craig Cherry planted three fruit trees on the west side of our house and has been patiently training the emerging branches onto espalier wires so they’ll grow in the narrow space. We were excited to see the peach tree this week with the first blossoms since it was planted.
On either side of the peach tree are two plum trees, not blooming yet, but it’s barely spring…
Training trees to grow in this espalier manner is a good strategy for small spaces, but does involve thoughtful pruning. The Oregon State University Extension Service has a great explainer: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/training-fruit-tree-espalier-takes-good-dash-dedication
Susan Palmer's Exquisite Now 