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minimum size for EMLA111 apple espalier

lrike

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November 1, 2010 - 7:15 pm

Just starting out with fruit trees in a small back yard. We just purchased 2 apple trees (Empire and Golden Delicious) on EMLA-111 rootstock.
What is the minimum size (height and width) we can train them if we espalier them?

any direction or information would be appreciated.

greenthumb37

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November 4, 2010 - 9:13 am

I have M26 and another somewhat larger rootstock espaliered and wished I had all M26.
I would not even attempt M111. It is the largest of the so-called semi-dwarf rootstock and would be very difficult to keep to a reasonable size for espalier.

orangepippin

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November 5, 2010 - 1:59 pm

Here in the UK MM111 would only be used for extremely large feature espaliers. MM106 (or M26 - a bit smaller) would be a more usual choice for an espalier, and I would allow roughly 12ft-15ft width and height for MM106 in the UK climate.

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