Synonyms for espaliers


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ih-spal-yer, -yey
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈspæl yər, -yeɪ


Définition of espaliers

Origin :
  • 1660s, from French espalier (16c.), from Italian spalliera "stake-works shoulder-high," from spalla "shoulder," from Latin spatula (see spatula).
  • As in trellis : noun latticework
Example sentences :
  • Often the trees are trained on cordons, espaliers, trellises or walls.
  • Extract from : « The Apple-Tree » by L. H. Bailey
  • It may be grown as an open dwarf, and is well suited for espaliers.
  • Extract from : « British Pomology » by Robert Hogg
  • Some, however, are trained as espaliers against walls, and in fan shape.
  • Extract from : « Soil Culture » by J. H. Walden
  • In the form of espaliers plums are often trained against walls.
  • Extract from : « Dwarf Fruit Trees » by F. A. Waugh
  • All of the better types of espaliers are suited to pear trees.
  • Extract from : « Dwarf Fruit Trees » by F. A. Waugh
  • All bush fruits can be grown in such forms as cordons, espaliers, etc.
  • Extract from : « Dwarf Fruit Trees » by F. A. Waugh
  • Various forms of espaliers are handled in much the same way.
  • Extract from : « Dwarf Fruit Trees » by F. A. Waugh
  • They succeed better as bushes than as espaliers or trained to walls.
  • Extract from : « Gardening for the Million » by Alfred Pink
  • Besides, there were luscious pears and plums, and upon the espaliers, vines bearing bushels of sweet grapes.
  • Extract from : « The Hunters' Feast » by Mayne Reid
  • If grafted on the paradise stock it is well suited for espaliers, or growing as an open dwarf.
  • Extract from : « British Pomology » by Robert Hogg

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