Diptych
Description
Diptych
A diptych in the broad sense consists of a combination of two equal espalier fruit trees that together form one combination.
Features of the Diptych espalier form:
- fixed combination of 2 equal espalier fruit trees next to each other
- both espalier fruit trees together form one whole
- fruitwood is grown short on the stem branch
Twins
A Twin is a sub-variant of the Diptych. It is a combination of two espalier fruit trees, mirrored, where each tree is a ‘half’ espalier shape.
Features of the Twin espalier form:
- the espalier shape consists of 2 espalier fruit trees of the same type next to each other
- both espalier fruit trees form one half of the joint espalier shape
- both espalier fruit trees are each other’s mirror image
- fruitwood is grown short on the stem branch
This type of espalier shapes often produces surprisingly beautiful and harmonious combinations.
If two trees have grown together, for example through “marriage grafts”, we call it a Duo tree.
[mks_icon icon=”fa-thumbs-up” color=”#009900″ type=”fa”] For additional information see main article: In Combination.
Naming
Full name: diptych / twins
Popular name:
diptych / twin
Synonym:
Historical name:
twin
Alternative name:
Spelling variations: Synonym:
Opinion
A Twin Arch (‘Gate’ shape) fits in every garden and is quite easy to make with two Vertical Strings, even for a novice espalier grower (with espalier fruit course). For this, choose a cultivar of pear or apple that flowers on short fruit wood.
A diptych with more complex slate shapes requires more space and experience!
[mks_icon icon=”fa-thumbs-up” color=”#009900″ type=”fa”] For additional information see main article: In Combination.
Types of Diptychs
Twin Arch ('Gate')
Combination of 2 Single Cords
Twin Candelabrum Palmet
Combination of 'two half' Candelabra
Twin Circle Palmet
Combination of 'two half' Circle Palmettes (duo tree)
