Pyramid shapes
Basic Shape
Regular Pyramid
Looks very much like a normal tree; framework branches are unbranched.
Description
Category of espalier forms in which framework branches form an imaginary pyramid (or cone).
Features of the espalier form:
- vertical espalier shape with the contours of a pyramid / cone
- number and shape of framework branches is variable
- usually with continuous central branch
- fruit wood is grown close to the framework branches
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Naming
Full name: pyramid
Popular name:
pyramid
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Historical name:
pyramid
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Opinion
Most fruit trees are suitable for growing as a pyramid shape (or a derivative of it). Pears in particular can produce a lot of fruit as a pyramid.
Make sure that all parts of the tree receive sufficient lighting:
- provide an open, bright location (all day long)
- avoid too much mutual shading (by a design with too many framework branches and/or too little distance between framework branches)
When planting, place a high support pole next to the tree.
The pole must be as long above ground as the final height of the tree.
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Derived Variants
The espalier shapes below more closely match the term “espalier”.
The complexity increases in the following order.
Artificial Pyramid
Straight framework branches in tiers along the trunk.
Wing pyramid
Each branch forms a wing.
Winged Pyramid with tiers
Ditto, with multiple tiers.
Candelabrum Wing Pyramid
Hybrid form of Candelabrum and Winged Pyramid
