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Regular Vertical Cord
The espalier tree has a single vertical frame branch.
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Synonyms
Full Name:
vertical single cord
Popular Name:
(normal) vertical single cord
Synonym:
(normal) vertical cordon
Historical Name:
upright cord
upright cord
perpendicular cord
Alternative Name:
Nickname:
Description
This is the basic form of the Vertical Single Cord.
Espalier with one framework branch that is trained straight up.
Characteristics:
- 1 framework branch
- framework branch grows straight up
- fruit wood is grown close to the framework branch
This simple basic form is known by various historical synonyms.
[mks_icon icon=”fa-thumbs-up” color=”#009900″ type=”fa”] See main article Verticaal Enkel Snoer for:
- derived variants
- additional info
Advice
A Vertical Cord is the easiest cord shape.
The cultivation phase is quick and easy to cultivate.
Easy to maintain.
Relatively quick to bear fruit.
Interesting combination for those looking for a compromise between production and beauty.
Minimum tree height:
- for pome fruits (pear and apple on weak rootstock): approx. 270 cm
- for stone fruits (peach, apricot): approx. 400 cm
Also suitable for grapes.
[mks_icon icon=”fa-thumbs-up” color=”#009900″ type=”fa”] For additional info see main article: Vertical Single Cord.