Transform your garden into a showcase of citrus brilliance with our Orange Espalier. These fruit trees are created with great craftsmanship and are trained to grow flat against walls or fences, making them a beautiful and space-saving addition to gardens, patios, or balconies. They work well in compact areas and make striking decorative accents in bigger gardens. Orange citrus are a popular option for home grown fruit and juice and are a handy addition to any cooks garden.
Product Specifications
- Common Name: Orange Espalier
- Form:Â Upright
- Evergreen / Deciduous:Â Evergreen
- Foliage:Â Vibrant green
- Uses:Â Screening, feature / specimen plant, fruit and juice production
- Growth Rate:Â Medium, for best result plant in full sun to encourage quicker growth
- Sun:Â Requires full sun
- Soil: Requires free-draining soil
- Water requirements:Â Water well during warmer months
- Fertalizer:Â Use citrus specific feratlizer
- Planter Suitability:Â Yes, ensure adequate room and keep well watered
- Maintenance:Â Medium, for best results, several light prunes yearly
Commonly Asked Questions
How do I look after my Orange Espalier?
Espaliered fruit will continue to grow beyond the current lattice. You can snip off the existing lattice to attach a larger lattice or an additional one. Espaliered fruit grows well along guide wires also. Plants can also be pruned back to smaller sizes to suit compact gardens.
How do I get my Orange Espalier to produce delicious fruit?
A well-hydrated plant will produce juicy fruit. The location of the Espalier is especially important, as citrus will prefer a full sun location. Look into disease prevention to ensure your plant is healthy, and use a fertiliser specially designed for citrus. Good draining is also a must, along with a layer of mulch, which will help keep the soil’s moisture.
When do Oranges produce fruit?
It can take a couple of years for lemons to produce fruit; be patient and look after your plant’s health, and you will be rewarded. Oranges will produce fruit in the cooler months of the year.