Regular Vertical Cord Images Regular Vertical CordThe espalier tree has a single vertical frame branch. FlowerbudMore about this Location Synonyms Full Name: vertical single cord Popular Name: (normal) vertical single cord Synonym: (normal) vertical cordon Historical Name: single vertical cord upright cord upright cord perpendicular cord Alternative Name: Nickname: Spelling variants: 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. 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. For additional info see main article: Vertical Single Cord.