noun. A tree or shrub that is trained to grow in a flat plane against a wall or trellis, often in a symmetrical pattern.

noun. A trellis or other framework on which an espalier is grown.

transitive verb. To train as or on an espalier.

transitive verb. To provide with an espalier.

noun. In horticulture: A trelliswork of various forms on which the branches of fruit-trees or -bushes are extended horizontally, in fan shape, etc., in a single plane, with the object of securing for the plant a freer circulation of air as well as better exposure to the sun.

noun. A tree or plant trained on such a trellis or system. Trees trained as espaliers are not subjected to such abrupt variations of temperature as wall-trees.

To train on or protect by an espalier, as a tree or trees.

noun. A railing or trellis upon which fruit trees or shrubs are trained, as upon a wall; a tree or row of trees so trained.

transitive verb. To form an espalier of, or to protect by an espalier.

noun. A latticework used to shape or train the branches of a tree or shrub into a two-dimensional ornamental or useful design, as along a wall or fence.

noun. A plant that has been shaped in this manner.

verb. To train a plant in this manner.

noun. a trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat

"More over, the chief officers decided to decorate the road and to stand in espalier of double line, whilst the bride should pass by preceded by her eunuchs and serving women and clad in the gear her father had given her."

arborsculpture  bonsai  topiary  

espaliered  espaliering  

treillage  trellis  

Duvalier  

bloomy  cfda  cringeworthy  cunningly-devised  cut-up  

espaliered  espaliering  espaliers