espalier

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An espalier is a tree or shrub that is grown flat against a wall.

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  1. noun A tree or shrub that is trained to grow in a flat plane against a wall, often in a symmetrical pattern.
  2. noun A trellis or other framework on which an espalier is grown.
  3. transitive verb To train as or on an espalier.
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  • Using espalier training techniques similar to those I wrote about with fruit trees, this living fence was done using woody ornamentals.
  • In espalier terminology this more formal diamond pattern, consisting of a standard weave of criss-crossed branches, is referred to as a 'Belgian Fence' design.
  • (Tip: A slow-growing espalier may be best if you do not like to clip and prune regularly.)
  • With this layout, vines and espalier trees are a good choice for trailing along the rails; Maria is tending to baby grapes, hoping to cultivate a miniature vineyard. —  Apartment Therapy Main
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  1. French, from Italian spalliera, shoulder support, from spalla, shoulder, from Late Latin spatula, shoulder blade, from Latin; see spatula.

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  1. from French espalier, formerly espallier (ult. identical with épaulière, q. v.), from Italian spalliera, a support for the shoulders, back (of a chair, etc.), espalier (= Spanish espaldera, espalier), from spalla = Spanish Portuguese espalda = Old French espaule, French épaule, the shoulder, from Latin spatula, a broad piece, a blade: see epaule, spatula.
  2. from espalier, n.
 

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/ɛsˈpælyər/
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