NC State University: Espalier -- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/quickref/general/espalier.html
Provides a definition of the technique, a list of amenable plant types, and tips on site selection, style, support construction, and training.
Gardenline: Espalier -- http://gardenline.usask.ca/trees/espalier.html
Offers history of the technique, suggestions for site choice and design, and types of fruit trees most suitable for espaliering.
The Victory Garden: Starting an Espalier -- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/victorygarden/knowhow/pp/espalier/
Illustrated article about the technique, with tips on starting an espalier project with a fruit tree sapling.
BBC Gardening: Grow Espalier Apple Trees -- http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_espalierapple.shtml
Step by step instructions on site selection and training, and a few growing tips.
Rare Fruit Society of South Australia: Espalier -- http://www.rarefruit-sa.org.au/espalier/espalier.htm
Orchard owners lists their reasons for espaliering, and describe their methods. Includes plan drawing of framework, and photo galleries showing the enclosed espalier area as well as many individual trained fruit trees.
Espaliering: The Patient Art -- http://www.scenicnursery.com/archives/002422.html
Article discussing background and methods, design considerations, and materials.
Backwoods Home Magazine: Espalier your trees -- http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/hooker79.html
Article providing basic information, including drawing and descriptions of horizontal, palmette, and cordon espaliering styles.
Dr. Bob's Gardening Tips: Espaliers -- http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/gt/espalier/espalier.htm
Introduction with photographs, including shrubs and trees suitable in Florida.
IFAS Extension: Espaliers -- http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg273
Includes introduction, examples of formal and informal patterns, general care, trimming tips, and lists of vines, shrubs, and trees suitable for use in Florida.
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