| 词汇 | espalier |
| 释义 | espalier noun uk /ɪˈspæl.i.eɪ/ us /ɪˈspɑːl.jeɪ/ [ C ] a tree, usually a fruit tree, that has been made to grow in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence: Her gardens always include espaliers. Grow the shrubs as espaliers, in the same way as you might an apple or pear tree. [ C ] a frame or wire for a tree to grow along in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence: Pear is my favourite blossom, either in a big tree with the blossom piled up like clouds, or stretched out along espaliers. [ U ] a method of making trees, usually fruit trees, grow in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence: He became fascinated by the ancient pruning and grafting technique known as espalier. In 17th-century England and France, espalier was very fashionable. Espaliers are trained flat against a fence or wall, each with a vertical central stem and horizontal tiers of branches trained out on either side. He wanted the walls covered by espaliers of flowering jasmine. The shrub is suitable for hedging and espalier. Fruit Trees amla aronia banyan beach plum blackthorn custard apple elder elderberry elderflower feijoa litchi locust bean longan loquat lychee pepper tree plantain rambutan sea grape service tree You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Gardening - general words Garden buildings & structures espalier verb[ T ] uk /ɪˈspæl.i.eɪ/ us /ɪˈspɑːl.jeɪ/ to make trees, usually fruit trees, grow in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence: On the walls of the courtyard and buildings, I'll espalier some fruit trees. If you have a walled garden, the fruit trees can be espaliered against the wall. Ancient Egyptian tombs have been found with paintings of espaliered fig trees. There is a walled rose garden and rows of ancient espaliered apple trees. She learned the skill of espaliering fruit trees, and the brick walls are now lined with the branches of peaches, apricots, nectarines, and pears. Gardening - general words allotmenteer allotmenteering aquaponics arborist beanpole bed homegrown horticultural horticulturally horticulture horticulturist regraft regreen repot resod resow window box xeriscape xeriscaping yardwork espalier adjective[ before noun ] uk /ɪˈspæl.i.eɪ/ us /ɪˈspɑːl.jeɪ/ (of a tree) made to grow in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence: He is responsible for pruning the long lines of trained espalier pears. We admired the well-trained espalier apples and plums. Gardening - general words allotmenteer allotmenteering aquaponics arborist beanpole bed homegrown horticultural horticulturally horticulture horticulturist regraft regreen repot resod resow window box xeriscape xeriscaping yardwork espalier adverb uk /ɪˈspæl.i.eɪ/ us /ɪˈspɑːl.jeɪ/ If a tree grows espalier, it grows in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence: Peonies and small shrubs grew in a long border backed by apple trees, grown espalier. Gardening - general words allotmenteer allotmenteering aquaponics arborist beanpole bed homegrown horticultural horticulturally horticulture horticulturist regraft regreen repot resod resow window box xeriscape xeriscaping yardwork |
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