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Free Fan without central branch
Framework branches are divided from the base to fill the surface; middle branch is missing
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Naming
Full name: free fan without central branch
Popular name:
fan without central branch
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Historical name:
fan without continuous central branch
fan without central branch
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Synonym:
fan shape without heart branch
Description
In the fan without a heart branch, the framework branches are divided from the base to fill the plane, without a middle branch. Symmetry is not taken into account.
Features of standard tree:
- two-dimensional espalier shape with plane-filling framework branches
- framework branches in the shape of a Japanese fan
- ‘loose’ espalier (without strict symmetry)
- without a central branch
- With stone fruits, one stem is often kept (tree shape).
With figs, multiple stems are often kept (bush shape). - fruit wood is grown quite close to the framework branch (if possible)
[mks_icon icon=”fa-thumbs-up” color=”#009900″ type=”fa”] For additional information see main article: Fan.
Opinion
A fan without a central branch is easy to train (requires little knowledge), but is not really to be considered as a espalier form, because symmetry is often lacking. Reasonably good production.
The fan without a central branch is the best espalier for stone fruits (plum, apricot, morel).
Recommended for frost-sensitive fruit varieties (such as figs) against a south-facing wall.
Not suitable for seed fruits (pear, apple).
[mks_icon icon=”fa-thumbs-up” color=”#009900″ type=”fa”] For additional information see main article: Fan.
