How To Espalier Fig Trees – Complete Guide From Start To Finish

This is a complete garden guide on how to espalier fig trees. While this video focuses on growing figs, the principles can teach you how to espalier fruit trees – any fruit tree. This method allows us to grow fruit trees for high density gardening to maximize production in small spaces. This video discusses:

1. How to build a trellis out of posts and airplane cable that is strong but inexpensive.
2. Selecting branches for espalier form.
3. Tying fig trees against the supports for proper form.
4. Pruning fig trees for espalier.
5. Pinching fig trees to encourage proper branching.
6. Growing high density fig trees.

The gardening tips in this video will help you grow more figs in small spaces than you ever thought possible. If you have any questions about growing fig trees, or growing fruit trees in general, please ask them in the Comments below.

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