Espalier: the traditional art enjoying a revival

August 10 2019 - 3:00pm
The flattened trees were grown against brick or stone which absorbed the sun's heat and created a favourable micro-climate for fruit production.
The flattened trees were grown against brick or stone which absorbed the sun's heat and created a favourable micro-climate for fruit production.

It's an ancient gardening art, but espalier is making a big comeback in gardens to save on space and bring structural elegance to the modern garden.