Regular Vertical Cord
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Regular Vertical Cord
The espalier tree has a single vertical frame branch.
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Naming
Full Name:
vertical single cord
Popular name:
(normal) vertical cord
Synonym:
(normal) vertical cordon
Historical name:
single(fold) vertical cord
upright cord
upright cord
perpendicular cord
upright cord
upright cord
perpendicular cord
Alternative name:
Nickname:
Spelling variations:
plain vertical cord,
single vertical cord.
Tag: basic form, plain cord, single cord.
plain vertical cord,
single vertical cord.
Tag: basic form, plain cord, single cord.
Description
This is the basic form of the Vertical Single Cord. Espalier form with one framework branch that is guided straight up.
Features:
- 1 framework branch
- framework branch grows straight up
- fruit wood is grown close to the framework branch
This simple basic form is known by several historical synonyms.
Advice
A Vertical Cord is the easiest cord shape.
The growing phase is quick and easy to grow.
Easy to maintain.
Relatively quick to bear fruit.
Interesting combination for those looking for a compromise between production and beauty.
Minimum tree height:
- for pip fruits (pear and apple on weak rootstock): approx. 270 cm
- for stone fruits (peach, apricot): approx. 400 cm
Also suitable for grapes.
See main article Vertical Single Cord for:
- derivative variants
- additional info
