Want more fruit from less aspace? Espalier your trees

May 4, 2009 - "Want more fruit from less space? Espalier your trees!" By Rev. J.D. Hooker. After originating in the semi-arid regions of the Middle East, espaliering (is-`pal-yer-ing) became a commonly employed fruit tree growing method of the Greco-Roman world. Later, during the so-called "Dark Ages" after Rome's fall, these techniques were kept alive in isolated monasteries. Click here