Espalier is the horticultural and ancient agricultural practice of controlling woody plant growth for the production of fruit, by pruning and tying branches to a frame.

Which word means the same as espalier?

lattice, arbor, framework, screen, treillage, grille.

What is espalier system?

espalier, tree or other plant that is trained to grow flat against a support (such as a trellis or wall). ... Espalier was developed in Europe to encourage fruit-tree production in an incompatible climate, and the technique originally employed a wall to provide necessary heat as well as support.