Espalier Trained Fruit Locations
Trained fruit tree collections are concentrated in northwestern Europe: in The Netherlands, Belgium and France. This article provides an overview of important collections, describing their unique qualities and highlights.
List and Map of Fruitwalls in The Netherlands, Belgium, France and England
Fruit walls are garden walls that were specially built for the cultivation of espalier fruit trees. Dutch fruit walls are often located on country estates and estates with a rich and centuries-old history. See a handy overview of all historical fruit walls in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England, in the table below or on the map.
The Netherlands has approximately 100 historic fruit walls. Many of these belong to our regional and cultural heritage . The table below provides an overview. Handy if you want to visit several fruit walls during a excursion .
Tips for using the table:
- Click on a Title in the first line to sort the data.
For example on Type of Fruit Wall or Province. - Use the Search Box (top right) to make a selection.
For example from “Snake Walls”. - Use the Scrollbar (bottom of table) if part of the whole line is not visible.
- Click on the small Image in the right column for an enlarged view.
Websites:
Rijksmonumenten.nl, Erfgoedfoto.nl, CultureelErfgoed.nl, MuseumTijdschrift.nl, TastbaarErfgoed.nl, Natuurmonumenten.nl, RegionaleBronnenbank.nl, Kennisbankherbestemming.nl, Ruimtelijkeplannen.nl, ThuisInBrabant.nl, Wikipedia.org, ilibrariana.wordpress.com (A.J. van der Wal), fotosite.lwcreatives.nl (Louise Wolffensperger), DeTanteVanTjorven.Blogspot.nl, MoestuinLeyduin.Blogspot.nl, Vijftigplusser.nl, Panoramio.com (Martin Klumper), Hindersteyn.nl, SlotZuylen.nl, BuitenplaatsCromvliet.nl, BuitenplaatsBerbice.nl, LandgoedVollenhoven.nl, Sonnehoeck.nl
Plan Your Day Trip
Plan your visit for a day trip to an estate with espalier fruit walls. Trained fruit trees are a Western-European specialty and beautiful to witness. It will brighten your day during blossom period (late April / early May), but also later in the growing season, when fruit is hanging on the trees. Fruit walls aligning fruit trees can often be found at estates, outposts and castles , which are well worth a visit. An appealing trip for people with an interest in nature and culture .
When spring arrives, when tulips bloom and the sun warms up your skin, many Dutch people spend a day cycling or walking through nature. The Blossom Tour across orchards in the Betuwe is particularly popular in April. But there are so many other great places to discover in the Netherlands! For example, historic country houses with espalier fruit trees.
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Opening Hours & Admission Prices
Many estates with espalier fruit trees are owned by the Dutch Nature Conservation Foundation (Vereniging Natuurmonumenten). These locations are often (but not always) freely accessible and can be visited on your own. Some locations are only open during Heritage Day (second weekend in September) or at another Open Day.
Cycling & Hiking routes
Consult the following websites for cycling routes and walking routes:
- Dutch Nature Conservation Foundation
On the website of the Dutch Nature Conservation Foundation (Natuurmonumenten) you can search and download cycling routes and walking routes. At ‘s Graveland you can visit the foundation’s Visitor Center “Gooi en Vechtstreek” *, to obtain information and personal advice, for instance printed routes for walking or cycling.* Address: Noordereinde 54 b, 1243 JJ ‘s Graveland, The Netherlands
- RouteYou.com
At RouteYou.com you can choose from cycling routes and walking routes and download your pick. This website is international and also provides detailed information about each route: elevation maps, maps, places of interest, resting places for something to eat or drink.
'Round of Six'
The so called ‘Round of Six’ (Dutch: ‘Rondje van Six’) is a short but popular walking route around country house Jagtlust in ‘s Graveland (near Hilversum). During the walk (800 m) you walk past 8 (!) outdoor places with 6 fruit walls. View walking route and photos about Round of Six .
Note: ‘s Graveland is officially located in the province of Noord-Holland, but is actually bordering the province of Utrecht. So it is centrally located in the Netherlands!
Guided Tours for Espalier Fruit
A special Guided tour along Espalier Fruit is sometimes organized by:
- Middachten Castle (The Netherlands)
- Country House Berbice (The Netherlands)
- Museum Garden of Castle Park of Gaasbeek (Belgium)
- Le Potager du Roi (Versailles, France)
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Other Valuble Espalier Fruit Collections
- Country estate Spaarnberg – ( image snake wall, espalier raised?)
- Grape nursery Sonnehoeck – ( image straight fruit wall , 100 m long, with battens)
- Ridderhofstad Hindersteyn – ( image snake wall , 60 m long with battens)
- Country estate Hilverbeek – ( image snake wall , with trellis)
- Estate Beeckestijn – ( image straight fruit wall )
- Estate Schaep en Burgh – (highest snake wall in Netherlands, image snake wall )
- Country estate Sparrendaal – ( image snake wall )
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