Oblique U Shape Images Oblique U ShapeTwo frame branches next to eachother in U shape Synonyms Full Name: oblique U shape Popular Name: Oblique U Shape Synonym Nickname: Historical Name: Alternative Name: Spelling variations: Description Espalier derived from U-shape; both framework branches grow upwards at an angle. Characteristics: 2 framework branches (by means of a T-junction) framework branches are trained upwards at an angle (45° to 60°) andrun next to each other in the same direction fruit wood is grown close to the framework branch For additional information see main article: Schiun Dubbel Snoer. Advice This espalier form is only suitable as full wind guidance (along a tension wire construction),so not along a fruit wall. For additional information see main article: Schiun Dubbel Snoer.