HOW TO TRAIN YOUR ESPALIER TREES 
The illustration at left shows how to head back the central 
upright stem or stems (marked C) in early summer (about 
middle of June) to start new serials. Cut back about 10 inches 
above serial branch below it. Be sure to cut stem just above a 
leaf where bud is forming. Pinch back new shoots on lower 
serials as indicated by heavy marks (mm). 
Always use raffia or strips of’ cloth to tie branches to trellis. 
Never use string, twine or wire because they will injure the 
branches. 
To Train Tree Around Window 
This drawing illustrates the method of shaping a tree around 
a window. In addition to wire trellis, vertical wooden strips are 
used to support the vertical serials. The central stem (C) was 
headed back the previous season to establish the two central 
vertical serials. The illustration shows the appearance of the tree 
in early summer, with shoots properly pinched back. 
Only Genuine Espalier Trees with True Espalier Foundation Can be Trained Successfully 
