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Regular U Shape
Two framework branches guided in a U shape

Synonyms
Full Name: Single U shape
Popular Name:
(normal) U shape
Synonym
Nickname:
Shape’Tuning Fork‘
Historicial Name:
single U shape,
upright double cord,
upright double cord,
perpendicular double cord
Alternative Name:
vertical double cord,
U-shaped double cord,
Spelling variations:
Synonym: regular U shape, double vertical cord, regular U shape.
Tag: basic shape.
Description
Spelling variations:
Synonym: regular U shape, double vertical cord, regular U shape.
Tag: basic shape.
Advice
This espalier shape is suitable for all types of fruit trees.
The U shape is quite difficult in the cultivation phase, but easy to maintain.
The U shape / Double Cord is ideally suited for those who want to grow productive trees in a short time.
This espalier shape was used a lot in the past.
Some growers choose to keep the horizontal parts ‘bare’, because they naturally bear less fruit and it takes relatively more work to grow fruit on them. Such growers prune the shoots on the horizontal parts completely at a young stage, with a flat cut.
The T-junction of the framework branches may occur at a height of approx. 35 cm (at 45 cm for peach).
You can also buy this espalier shape ready-made.
[mks_icon icon=”fa-thumbs-up” color=”#009900″ type=”fa”] For additional information see main article: Verticaal Dubbel Cord.