Trellis fruit is strongly supported with scissors and consequently only grows in two dimensions. This flat shape fits perfectly to a house wall. That is why espalier fruit can also be planted there. Some walls also offer a special benefit. Read more
Above all, heat-loving fruit is suitable for growing on the house wall
Suitable fruit varieties
All trellis fruit varieties that can thrive freely in the room may and can also grow on the house wall. For example apple, pear, cherry or plum.
Advantages of south walls
House walls that face south get a lot of sun during the day. The masonry stores heat and releases it at night. Sensitive and heat-loving varieties can thrive on it. Among other things:
- kiwi
- apricot
- peach
- Coward
Trellis fruit must be fixed
Branches of fruit trees have no adhesive organs with which they can cling to the house wall. It is therefore necessary that a suitable scaffolding is attached to it before planting. You can build the trellis yourself using wooden slats and wires. The trellis fruit will be attached to this later.