Espalier techniques

said.mario2010hFRw96Ye

I'm posting from sunny Malta, can I grow fruit trees en espalier on a north facing wall ? The site is high and windy but protected by a tall cypress tree hedge

Pete.8

Most of us forum members are in the UK with others dotted around the world.
The climate in the UK is very different to Malta, so it's a question I doubt we'll be able to answer I'm afraid as none of us have experience of growing in such a situation.
In the UK fruit trees ideally need a sunny position.

If other gardens near you have fruit trees, then it's probable you can.
An espalier is just a tree that's been trained to grow in a particular shape.
 

said.mario2010hFRw96Ye

Thank you Pete. No fruit trees anywhere near, I'll give it a try.

Pete.8

Good luck!
If you need any tips on pruning etc we can help

Dovefromabove

Pears and morello cherries are usually perfectly happy in shadier spots so I’d give them a try. 😊 

said.mario2010hFRw96Ye

Thank you all. I'll let you know outcomes. It's of course a hot climate but the site is high and faces NW and protected by cypresses so it's quite a bit cooler.
Also trying figs. I've grown lemon trees over a gazebo roof, not quite espalier but it worked, slowly.