Espalier

Purdue Arboretum Learning System

This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.

Synonyms: Espaliers
Categories: Plant habit / ecology

Espalier
A tree or shrub that has been pruned so that its branches lie flat against a wall, fence, or trellis

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