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esÂ·palÂ·ier. (Ä­-spÄlâ²yÉr, -yÄâ²) n. 1. A tree or shrub that is trained to grow in a flat plane against a wall or trellis, often in a symmetrical pattern. 2. A trellis or other framework on which an espalier is grown. tr.v. esÂ·palÂ·iered, esÂ·palÂ·ierÂ·ing, esÂ·palÂ·iers.
The term espalier refers to the way fruit trees are trained to grow against a wall. It makes the tree easier to prune and the fruit easier to pick. This decorative method was often used traditional walled kitchen gardens and is perfectly suited to growing fruit in the smaller garden.