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trellis or framework on which the trunk and branches of fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow in one plane; plant so trained; to train on an espalier; to furnish with an espalier

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  • Trees were espaliered against the warm stone walls.
  • AS soon as I saw the espaliered fruit trees I just knew!
  • Past the walls of espaliered fruit trees ready to burst into bloom.
  • Above Slothrop, at eye level, is a terrace, and espaliered peach trees in milky blossom.
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