Vertical Single Cord
Basic Shape
Regular Vertical Cord
The espalier tree has a single vertical frame branch.
Example
An espalier fruit tree whose branch is curved.
Naming
Full name: Vertical single cord
Popular name:
vertical single cord
single vertical cord
Synonym:
vertical single cordon
Nickname:
Historical name:
vertical single cord
single vertical cord
Alternative name:
Spelling variants:
Description
A Vertical Single Cord consists of one framework branch that grows (more or less) straight up.
Features:
- 1 framework branch
- growth direction upwards
- fruit wood is grown close to the framework branch
The fruit wood (side wood) grows in the direction of the rowand is cultivated close to the central branch by pruning. Fruit wood that is perpendicular to the direction of the row is pruned away with priority.
[mks_icon icon=”fa-thumbs-up” color=”#009900″ type=”fa”] For more information See main article: Single Cord.
Advice
Espalier forms from this category are suitable for novice espalier fruit growers.
You will then gain experience with:
- training espalier fruit trees
- the response of a fruit tree
To create a neat and harmonious appearance it is essential that mutual distances are exactly the same. In this context it is important:
- planting of seedlings
Make sure that framework branches will be at the same distance from each other. When planting distance, take into account the final espalier shape of the tree. - Growing phase
Make sure the distances from bend to bend are identical.
To give a frame branch with curves a flowing line, regular tying is necessary.
Espalier forms with right-angled bends have a high risk of excessive shoot formation on the ‘elbows’. Shoots on the ‘elbow’ should therefore be pruned away at an early stage, with a flat cut.
[mks_icon icon=”fa-thumbs-up” color=”#009900″ type=”fa”] For more information See main article: Single Cord.
Derived Variants
The following slate shapes are derived from the basic shape.
Wavy Cord
Espalier with a single cord that is wavy guided.
Related Variants
The following espalier shapes are taken from the category Slanted Single Cord.
Zigzag Cord
The frame branch is guided upwards at an angle with several zigzags
Broken oblique Cord
The frame branch is guided upwards at an angle with one zigzag
