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Many people think that trees can only be planted in autumn or early spring, but for most tree species this is not the case. You can simply buy and plant trees in summer too, provided they are well grown and there is an appropriate follow-up. If you are unable to provide follow-up because you are travelling, for example, then summer is still the ideal time to prepare for an autumn planting.  After all, autumn is a busy period and our opinion is that the orientation phase of a greenery project is better not under pressure of time.

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The Elegance of Asymmetrical Trees

Leestijd: 2 min.

Harnessing the elegance and ambiance of trees through asymmetry. As a pioneer in the cultivation of asymmetrical tree forms, we have spent years developing a diverse range of unique silhouettes. Our mission is to bring natural sun protection within closer reach and deliver tailored solutions for even the most complex terrace configurations.

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Pleached trees and Storms

Leestijd: 3 min.

There are rarely problems with espalier constructions but if the weather forecast announces to stay indoors because trees may fall over, then it is good to take some measures to protect your green buffer. Provided some small preventive interventions, you can protect your espaliers from extreme storms.

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All you need to know about pruning fig trees

Leestijd: 2 min.

A fig tree in the garden is a true blessing. This biblical tree can regularly produce a good harvest even in our regions, allowing you to enjoy fresh figs, dried figs, or fig jam in late summer and early autumn. It’s important to plant the right varieties suited to our climate and to provide them with proper care. The pruning period of a fig tree spans across three seasons. Pruning correctly greatly influences the yield, shape, and health of the tree. In this article, you’ll learn how, when, and why to prune.

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Holmoak and diseases

Leestijd: 7 min.

Sometimes we get questions about diseases on the holm oak (Quercus ilex). But let me reassure you right away: in almost all cases, the holm oak is not diseased. Like most valuable trees, the holm oak is a tree where several organisms feel at home. You can't call these inhabitants a disease, and besides, the oak doesn't suffer from them at all. Do the leaves of the holm oak turn brownish and/or fall off? If so, this may well indicate an underlying problem. In this article you can read about the most common causes and solutions for brown spots, brown leaves and leaf loss in the holm oak.

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Leaf Loss in Hornbeam during summer

Leestijd: 4 min.

Very exceptionally, hornbeams may drop some of their leaves. This is a combination of exceptional conditions and the tree not yet being adequately anchored underground. Hornbeam is a beautiful native tree that can be applied for multiple purposes. It is also one of our strongest native trees that we can integrate close to our habitat. In this article, we talk more about the tree's quirks and give explanations as to why it can sometimes shed leaves. This article is about the hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) and not the beech hedge (Fagus sylvatica)

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Planting depth of trees and espaliers

Leestijd: 5 min.

Trees are still planted too deep. For example, to accommodate height differences but also sometimes out of ignorance. When it comes to planting trees remember this: Better 10 centimetres too high than 2 cm too deep.  Planting too deep is the most common cause of tree mortality after planting. Sometimes trees do not die but there is inhibited growth at best and delayed dying at worst.  It happens that the planting depth or plant height is not respected to match a hedge or wall. In the case of umbrella trees to match the window height.  Espaliers and its collaborating companies have the widest choice in trunk heights and sizes, planting too deep for these reasons cannot be an excuse.  We prefer to take a project-based approach to avoid this. It also happens that planting is done correctly but a thick layer of soil cover (e.g. bark) is applied afterwards. In that case, make sure that in the nearby zone of 10 cm around the trunk the layer is very thin (max 1 cm)

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Op het domein van Tomorrowland zorgt Espaliers in samenwerking met Pebble Wave &  2Grow  voor een ongeziene communicatie met de natuur.  Tomorrowlove is een event voor iedereen die begaan is met onze planeet, de relatie mens - natuur.  Hier  kan je de livestream bekijken. '

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HOGENT op bezoek bij Espaliers

Leestijd: 1 min.

De studenten groen- en plantmanagement kwamen bij ons langs voor een bedrijfsbezoek. Vandaag kwamen een 40-tal studenten van HoGent kijken hoe het er bij ons aan toe gaat. Naast het krijgen van de theorie, valt er over de praktijk ook heel veel te vertellen. Tom nam de groep mee in ons verhaal.

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How to prune parasol plane trees correctly

Leestijd: 4 min.

Roof plane trees are easy to prune. The most important thing here is not to be too late. Because when a plane tree is in good conditions and starts to grow, it can go fast. In many cases, the pruner is a little too late, resulting in a lot of pruning work. But if you are on time, the pruning work is orderly and also done quickly. So the focus when pruning a plane tree is mainly on timing. In this article, I won't go into so much detail but will give you an idea of the right pruning approach.

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Ed Sheeran x espaliers

Leestijd: 1 min.

Espaliers' trees as mood creators in front of Ed Sheeran's stage! 'Being able to be who you are'! As the theme is in line with our corporate vision, we were happy to take part in this concept. A unique showcase of Ed Sheeran among our trees on set at VRT, our team was already enthusiastic :)

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Quercus ilex | Pruning Holm Oak

Leestijd: 5 min.

When and how should you prune holm oaks? A question frequently asked by both private individuals and professionals. Holm oaks (Quercus ilex) are evergreen and can be lightly thinned throughout the year—except just before or during frost periods. This type of pruning refers to interventions that aren’t too drastic for the tree.  

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To ensure successful planting of Quercus ilex, Espaliers has prepared a list of points of interest and guidelines. Below, we discuss some important points from this list. Give your holm oak the first year of growth attention, and you are guaranteed a beautiful and lasting result. Especially water, planting depth and the support of the tree are the points that guarantee a successful planting.

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Espaliers trees & Privacy

Leestijd: 1 min.

Espalier's privacy trees cause more than just filtering the view. We use an approach that is very effective and offers room for more life experience. Our fields feature unique creations in different sizes. We are in favor of integrating the trees as naturally as possible. Be welcome and discover the power of the espaliers team and trees.

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