Verrier with a Frame Branch
Synonyms
Doublesided Verrier Palmet
Description
The Verrier palette is a variant of the oblique palette: the main branches are planted perpendicular to the trunk.
The Verrier palette has an odd number of main branches ( with stem extension). It differs in this from the candelabra palm, which has an even number of main branches ( without stem extension).
Disadvantage of the Verrier palm is that the middle frame branch is much shorter, while it naturally has the greatest vigor. The result of this is a strong vegetative growth force on the middle frame branch. This leads to unbalanced growth and fruit set over the tree.
A Verrier palette (with stem extension) shows a strong vigor in the top of the tree (vegetative growth) with less fruiting (generative growth). This problem can be remedied by grafting a weaker growing variety step by step for each next level.
The Verrier palette is a complex espalier that will last for years. grower planning required. Before the cultivation starts, the grower must make a design drawing to scale. The grower must then implement this design in a targeted and consistent manner for many years. Design errors in complex palm shapes are almost impossible to correct afterwards.
Advice
Difficult to propagate; fairly easy to maintain.
Recommended espalier shape. Better espalier shape than a Verrier palette, but a Gaucher palmet is an (even) better alternative.
If you want to choose a candelabrum palmette, it is best to choose a tree on which multiple varieties have been grafted, whereby the growth power of the grafted variety decreases with each subsequent layer. The tree will then naturally grow more balanced and requires less maintenance (pruning). In practice, this will often mean that you have to graft the next variety yourself per level, of the right cultivar.
A Candelabra palm (without heart branch) is preferred.
