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

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

v. To train as or on an espalier.

v. To provide with an espalier.

n. 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.

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

v. To train a plant in this manner.

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

v. To form an espalier of, or to protect by an espalier.

n. 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.

n. 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.

n. 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."

espaliered    espaliering    espaliers   

treillage    trellis   

topiary    arborsculpture    bonsai   

espaliered    espaliering   

Duvalier   

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