Description
Apple ‘Espaliered 3 Tier’
Zone: 3 nExposure: Sun nMature Size: As Pruned nFlower Color: White flowers with pink shell overtones nFruit ripening time: August – Mid September nFruit Color, Size, and Taste: nMacintosh – Bright red, crispy, juicy, aromatic, 3″ wide nNorland – Red streaked, sweet and crisp, 2.5″ wide nParkland – Yellow green with red blush, mild and pleasant, 2.5″ wide nPollination: Will cross-pollinate itself. No additional apple tree is required for fruit. n nDescription: Trees trained in this way can be a great space saver. Espaliered trees can make a noticeable difference to the flavour of the fruit, compared with free-standing trees as more of the trees energy is put into the fruit rather than vegetative growth. Blooms in spring. n nOrnamental Features: The term ‘espalier’ is the horticultural practice that has come to mean any tree or shrub that can be trained flat against a trellis, wall or other support. Tasty, edible fruit. n nLandscape Attributes: Excellent espaliered form. Great for smaller spaces.. Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.
