Regular Vertical Cord

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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:

single vertical cord
upright cord
upright cord
perpendicular cord

Alternative Name:

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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.

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