Leifruit in de hoogte garandeert een mooie opbrengst omdat de vruchten steeds voldoende licht en plaats krijgen om zich te ontwikkelen.
 Dit type boomgaard voor de kleinere tuin heeft ook andere voordelen:

-De bomen nemen weinig plaats in.
-Fruitbomen in de hoogte zijn minder gevoelig voor aantastingen.
-Mooie bloemen in de lente!
-Leifruit hoogdtam is duurzamer dan gewoon fruit op hoogstam.

We bieden dit leifruit aan in appel en peer, in een selectie van moderne soorten én oudere lokale variëteiten.
Eén van mijn favorieten: Malus domestica ‘Trezeken Meyers’

Je kan appel- en perenbomen gemengd aanplanten zoals in een gewone boomgaard.
Onze structuren sluiten mooi op elkaar aan.

Het aanbod is beperkt, vandaar dit berichtje. Wens je een grote variatie aan fruit dan reserveer je ze best zo snel mogelijk, ook al voorzie je de aanplant in de lente.

Leifruit op stam

Keuze uit vele soorten fruit - ook oude en lokale rassen.

Tijdens de Gentse feesten 2018 voorzien wij voor Komparto, het event van restaurant Karreaux, natuurlijke zonfiltering op het water.

10 dagen aan een stuk kan je op de Kuiperskaai in Gent terecht voor een feestelijke foodsharing onder de parasolbomen van Espaliers. Samen met een verfrissende cocktail of een lekker glaasje wijn kan je hier proeven van de schaduw van de toekomst.

http://www.karreaux.be/upcoming-event/
Reservations: komparto@karreaux.be or 003292336284

Lees via onderstaande link meer over espaliers
Artikel Gardenstyle Espaliers

Tot op de boot!

Water geven is een kunst. Als je dit goed doet dan zullen uw vers aangeplante bomen zich snel optimaal ontwikkelen. Goed water geven wil zeggen niet te weinig maar ook niet te veel water geven. 

Dit is van groot belang het eerste jaar na aanplant, voornamelijk de eerste lente en zomer.

De plantensoort, standplaats, omgeving, bodem, het weer en de vorm bepalen hoeveel water een boom nodig heeft. Voor specifieke richtlijnen kan je onze instructies opvolgen.

Hier alvast een belangrijke tip bij de huidige droogte:
Je geeft beter enkele keren per week een grote hoeveelheid water dan dagelijks een beetje. Het is belangrijk dat het water regelmatig door kan dringen naar de diepere wortels.

Gardenstyle, het magazine voor de professionele groensector bezocht onze kwekerij. Je kan hetvolgende artikel lezen in editie nr.80 : 

Artikel Gardenstyle Espaliers

Je kan het artikel vinden op pagina 44 en 45.

Het is net of de bloemen van de boom druppelen. Ieder jaar opnieuw neemt de Wisteria even de aandacht. 
Persoonlijk geniet ik het ganse jaar van deze boom. De stam, de slingerbeweging en het samengesteld blad: steeds fris en gezond. Espaliers kweekt deze bomen voor unieke zonwering. Onze specialiteit zijn de moederbomen boven de 25 jaar oud maar we bieden eveneens jonge planten aan, opgekweekt in volle grond én in pot.

Wisteria is verkrijgbaar in vele soorten en op het eerste zicht gelijken deze op elkaar. Nochtans heeft ieder variëteit zijn aparte kenmerken die net dat verschil maken voor een bijzonder resultaat. Welkom bij de kenners: Espaliers

Inmiddels hebben we het nieuwe seizoen met volle goesting aangevat. We willen u bedanken voor de uitdagingen van het afgelopen jaar.
Bedankt voor het vertrouwen dat we kregen om, samen met u, uw groene uitdagingen onder handen te nemen en tot een mooi resultaat te brengen.

Wenst u in 2018 samen met ons groene en functionele oplossingen op een natuurlijke wijze te integreren in uw leefomgeving? Ben je voorstander van duurzame oplossingen en groene alternatieven?

Maak dan kennis met ons dynamisch en vakkundig team. Sterk in het ontwerpen, kweken, implementeren van unieke groene oplossingen en steeds op zoek om de juiste sfeer in uw leefwereld te brengen.

Hiervoor werken wij op afspraak, graag tot op de kwekerij!

A festival of colours is how autumn is best described. When we plant trees, they are usually planted so you can see them from your house. When autumn rolls around, the spectacle of constantly changing colours can influence your quality of life and your decor. We can try to describe what each particular tree will look like during this season, but each and every autumn, nature does its own thing, presenting us with colourful surprises.

It's the end of September. Growth is slowing. Let's take a look at how some of our young trees get ready for winter.
Liquidambar:
The sap stream gradually enters a resting phase, the tree begins to withdraw its energy from the leaves so energy can be stored it in the twigs. At the nursery you'll notice this in the thickening of the tree trunk.
Soon these pleached liquidambars will provide a spectacle of color.
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Quercus ilex:
Our unique selection, which distinguishes itself by its beautiful leaf and frost resistant properties, is getting ready for winter. Growth is slowing, the cells become firmer.
We remain the most northern nursery to cultivate pleached holm oaks.

In the beautiful city of Ghent, flowers and plants are exhibited at 4 locations. The host country this year is Japan. The Floralies only take place once every five years.
Some of our creations are on display during the exposition.
At the entrance of the old floralies hall, you can walk through a labyrinth of low espaliers screens provided by our nursery.
We recommend visiting in the evening. All creations are then beautifully lit by specialists.
You can visit the exposition every day up to Sunday, May 1st, 2016 from 8.00 to 22.00
If you travel to Ghent by train, have a drink at the Brazza Cafe near the St Pieters railway station. The natural shade on the terrace is provided by our parasols!

Privacy equals freedom and we consider privacy to be an important aspect of every garden. We accept the challenge to create this freedom using live and green means.
The art lies in composing this green intervention so that it feels like a natural environment far away from disturbing elements, even if they are sometimes in close proximity.
When growing and applying our trees, we strive for the perfect blend of function, structure and wild nature.
Beautifully durable end results are achieved by growing specially selected trees for these specific purposes. In a world where everything is cultivated faster and faster, we are doing the exact opposite with our unique approach. Discover the differences and advantages at our nursery.

These fruit trees of the "Conférence" variety are between 50 and 60 years of age. Conférence espaliered fruit has many benefits. The tree is not very susceptible to damage. The abundance of white flowers in spring provide a beautiful contrast with the old and distinctive branches.
This espaliered fruit tree is self-pollinating.
The tree bears pears abundantly. The pears store very well. Harvesting should be done around mid-September.
Pyrus communis 'Conférence' as espalier is grown mainly in Belgium and France.
This tree is in stock, in pot. It is plantable year-round

Enjoy the spring sun under thousands of flowering blooms.

This parasol tree is one of the earliest spring bloomers, this guarantees a visit from early bumblebees.

You mustn't expect real shade, the sun shines right through the blossoms. Experiencing a spring feeling in al its glory is what gives this parasol its added value.

Block,  cube and beam shapes provide structure and nature in gardens where a large trees are unable to freely develop. Being space-saving and low maintenance, they accentuate the architecture of buildings. These compact trees have a limited root growth so they can be planted close to hardened surfaces.
These trees are guided in a natural way. You will never find metal pipes or fittings in the crowns of our trees.
In addition to our standard sizes we offer these remarkable trees in high quality tailor-made solutions.
Standard sizes, available in multiple types and stem heights:
60x60x90
75x75x95
95x95x95
80x80x180

Stroll through our living catalogue. At this time you will experience the atmosphere of the summer and already catch a glimpse of autumn. Discover our young and mature evergreen or deciduous espaliers. It is possible to plant them in the near future or to plant them next year.
Compare pleached trees of different heights to one another or be surprised by our unique maintenance-friendly shapes.

As of 1st September we are, once again, easy to reach for traffic coming from exit Melle.
Until then take Exit 17 E40 for traffic comong from Brussels / Ostend / Kortrijk or E17 exit 11 for traffic coming from Antwerp and the Netherlands.
More info.

Low pleached screens provide just enough privacy to quietly read a book out of sight of neighbours. On the terrace, in the sun and out of the wind.
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Movable screens
Low screens in pots can be moved easily.
They can be installed temporarily and strategically in anticipation of a hedge that has not yet fully grown.
Available in multiple screen heights. The most common sizes are 150cm and 180cm tall.
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Screens planted in the ground
These are best compared with hedges but with the advantages of a guided structure. The main advantages are that they don't require a lot of and require less maintenance.
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Low screens and flowers.
With the moveable climbing hydrangea screens Elaeagnus or Tuscan jasmine, you surround yourself with flowers and pleasant scents in the summer.

These evergreen pleached trees are just under 7m high and once planted take about 20cm of space. These screens provide privacy yet still let light through.
Both owners and neighbours no longer have a view of brick walls and gaping windows.

A natural screen of fine leaves no longer allows curious looks into your property.
The plantings near Wageningen (Netherlands) was accompanied by our service team.

We have been able to supply deciduous hornbeams for several years now. We can offer these trees with unique characteristics thanks to a well-considered and natural selection process. With this method, we wanted to be able to offer trees with specific properties without the disadvantages of cultivars.

We proceed as follows:
When selecting our pleached hornbeams we try to find trees that preserve their leaves the best. Carpinus betulus is sown and every tree on the field has genetically different properties. On average, 10 to 30% of these trees show deciduous characteristics.
We mark these trees and use them to grow our pleached trees.
Thanks to rejuvenation pruning these evergreen features are reinforced.
We do just the opposite with the natural parasol. With these trees, it is desirable that they are as transparent as possible in the winter.
The greater the genetic diversity, the stronger the hedge or screen and the greater the added value for nature.

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Our assortment of espaliered fruit is expanding. We were able to add new shapes and sizes recently. For example, we can now offer older specimens of Palmette Verrier. 

The cultivation of our trees is done in the air. From now on we are able to do our work silently, thanks to our purchase of an electric cherry picker. With an autonomy of four to five days, we are able to stay on the field for longer, environmentally friendly and quieter than the sound of the birds.

Discover the cool, playful shade of the Quercus palustris or parasol shaped Pin Oak on the terrace of Brazza cafe during the Ghent festivities.

Brazza Café Gent

Parasol trees provide natural but also cooler shade.
Just like we our pleached trees, we also have potted parasol trees.
You can plant our potgrown parasol trees in the middle of summer, or keep them in a pot on the patio.
This allows you to position the trees on your patio and to determine where you would like the shade before planting them.
We offer potted parasol trees in different sizes and in multiple species.

Scenic moments in our nursery: Autumn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open-soil grown pleached trees are prepared with care. The ideal season for planting is now and lasts until March. You may also plant during periods of (night) frost, as long as the roots are protected, and the earth isn't frozen solid. We don't pull up trees at our nursery, we excavate them professionally from the ground.

Experience the colors and the light. A good time to decide which espalieresbest suit your home, garden or future projects.
Watch the young and old trees and their outcome. As a specialist in privacy and shade, we offer a clear overview of the possibilities, so you do not get any unpleasant surprises.

Small or large projects, feel free to make an appointment via the contact form to pass by the nursery.
When should you plant espaliers?
espaliers and prices

We've added photograps to our segment of pleached fruit trees. Pleached fruit trees give a lot of return on small surfaces.

The espalier and the art of pleaching originated in France when attempting to shape fruit trees. This art form soon spread to Belgium.

Due to the harsh winter we saw extraordinarily beautiful blooms this year.
At the end of May, racemes of Photinia swell and cover the pleached screen with thousands of pearls.
A little while later these beads develop to a screen of white flowers.
Leiphotinia in bloei



The flowering of this evergreen espalier is not its finest moment.
After flowering, beautiful red shoots ensure a stunning wow effect.


Sometimes both may occur at the same time. A nice surprise every year!

A wide range of espaliers and potted parasol trees allow you to deviate from the normal planting period. With a little extra care (extra watering during dry spells) you can still create privacy and shade during the summer months. The largest selection and unusual shapes are still offered in the autumn, both in clod and bare root.

Leibomen in pot

From 14 to 17 September you can visit Wetteren Garden 2012 on the market square.You can fined all information on tuin-2012.be
Production: nurserymen from Wetteren (Plant centre Wetteren) The municipality of Wetteren, East Flanders Province.
Admission is free.
Opening hours 2012: Friday, September 14 from 16:00 to 23:00
Saturday 15, Sunday 16 and Monday, September 17th from 8:00 to 23:00
Design: Vincent Braeckman
Design poster: Wim Finck

These parasol trees, stem size 40/45, were planted with a stem size fof 10/12. Its main branches grew in accordance to the stem, ensuring the parasol is very sturdy. The depicted species is Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood'.

Additional photos have been added to the product sheets of two beautiful espaliers. Pin oak is also available in different levels. Click & Click

Most parasol trees require maintenance at least once a year. Some species prefer pruning twice a year.

The frequency of pruning can be compared to the maintenance of a hedge.
If you prune once a year, then you'll have more waste and the pruning itself will take longer.
A parasol tree should always be maintained with secateurs. Maintenance with hedge shears may have a nice effect temporarily, but creates long-term problems in the long run

Each  parasol shape requires its own manner of pruning, generally you take into account the following rules:

Slow growing parasol trees:
annual pruning
time of year is dependent on the species

Fast-growing parasol trees:
Annual pruning of young trees not yet self-sustaining phase
2-yearly pruning: work growth retardant and gives less pruning waste
time is dependent on the species

Low maintenance parasol trees:
You can choose parasol trees that need a 2-yearly prune or at most a slight thinning of the branches.

An overview of types and sizes using photographs

Low pleached forms

A pleached tree needs support during its young pleaching phase, that support is temporary. When growing and forming our parasol shapes and espaliers, we use natural, bio-degradable materials in the nursery.
This method is labor intensive and requires expertise. The trees are at their best when they rely on themselves. The result is a durably cultivated shaped tree.

The height where the first structual branch or level begins is determined at the nursery. The correct stem height is very important for the final effect. Since the height of the trunk is difficult to adjust, we offer a range of heights.
Here is an overview of the possibilities:
Espaliered stem heights
180cm / 200cm / 220cm
Deviating stem heights that we grow
0cm / 120cm / 150cm / 170cm
230cm / 250cm / 270cm
Low espaliered stem heights
0cm / 40cm / 50cm / 100cm
Parasol tree trunk heights
220 240 250 265 270 275 300 350 420cm (default in bold)

Guidelines for choosing the stem height.

espaliered:
Trained trees beside fences, heather matting or wood panels:
The stem height is preferably the height of the fence or slightly higher.
Usually 180cm or 200cm

Trained trees planted alongside or in a hedge:
For the maintenance of the hedge to run smoothly, the screen, level or structual brances preferably starts at least 20cm above the hedge.

Pleached trees next to a wall:
You can either partially or completely cover the wall.
The tree doesn't suffer any damage being planted close to a wall.
Usually, the upper part of the wall is overlapped which means that the espalier starts slightly lower than the wall height.


The stem height of an espalier or parasol tree does not grow along with the tree. An espalier with a stem height of 200cm will remain 200cm. It is therefore important to determine the appropriate minimum trunk height when purchasing your tree.
You can remove lower branches by pruning so that the stem is higher. The other way around is not possible.

We are a specialised nursery, pioneers in our field.
Our offer consists exclusively of functional trees with a free or guided base.

Unique is that we offer these trees year home-grown and year round. We offer carefully selected varieties in a wide range.

We can deliver a wide range of varieties in multiple sizes and stem sizes.
Through our diverse range, we are able to work flexibly on projects and deliver the tree that you need.



We mainly cultivate for landscaping, landscapers and garden centers.
Our export countries are the Netherlands, France and United Kingdom.
You are welcome to visit our nursery (by appointment via the contact form) to get acquainted with the quality we strive for.

It's all about the maintenance. Screens should be maintained as a hedge. Levels should be pruned using secateurs. Not every tree is suitable to be guided on screen. It depends on the nature of the tree.
Some trees behave very well if they are maintained as a hedge. For example, the hornbeam (Carpinus betulus). When maintained as a screen, the branch structure and the leaves are packed tightly together so that they are in competition with each other. One can assume that trees grown as hedges can handle this competition and can be guided smoothly on screen.
The Plane tree (Platanus x acerifolia), for example, is a typical tree that can only be maintained in levels (frames). The Plane tree is a tree that needs space to develop its branches and leaves. If you don't give it its space, the plane will react badly. The leaves of the Plane tree need light. If they are too close together, lots of hairs will form. Leaves that don't get enough ligh will turn yellow and fall off.You can see this in poorly maintained Plane trees.

What to choose?
If privacy is important, one can opt for the screen shape. This has the same effect of a hedge, but takes up less space than a hedge.
If privacy is less important, you can opt for levels. This application lets a lot of light through.

A screen is easy to maintain with the secateurs.
Frames or floors can be maintained on one side with the secateurs.

More information about distances between levels.
When to pay attention to when buying espaliers.