Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning with Andy Lewis

Learn espalier fruit tree pruning and the Lorette pruning system with Andy (Apples) Lewis, Lead Grower at The Newt in Somerset , UK, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show. Plus, don’t miss this month's Spotlight on Fruit Trees segment, where we explore the Ó:iase® Apple Tree with Veronique Alexandre of Hardy Fruit Tree Nursery in Quebec! The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website . FOUR WAYS TO TUNE IN Join our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments! Can’t make it live? No worries—catch the podcast later. Here’s how: Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube page at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Audio Podcast: Download the podcast after the show Video Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at For premium fruit tree care education visit: . (00:00) - Introduction and Storytime (01:22) - Meet Andy Apples Lewis (02:01) - Exploring The Newt's Gardens (03:20) - Espalier Techniques and Benefits (06:02) - Challenges and Solutions in Espalier (09:37) - Harvesting and Sharing the Bounty (15:18) - Spotlight on Fruit Trees: Oasis Apple (19:01) - Starting Your Own Espalier (24:14) - Setting the Angle and Choosing the Bud (25:02) - First Cut and Spring Growth (26:05) - June Pruning Techniques (28:25) - August Pruning and Spur Creation (31:26) - Winter Pruning and Leader Management (33:57) - Identifying Fruiting Buds (34:53) - The Lorette System Explained (36:32) - Advantages of Espalier Pruning (39:35) - Workshops and Learning Opportunities (44:12) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning with Andy Lewis is an episode from Urban Forestry Radio by Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com.

This episode is 46:40 long.

This episode was published on Jan 28, 2025.

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