1. Paths give access here while espalier fruit can be both productive and a real space saver in a small garden.

2. Espalier: A shrub or fruit tree trained to grow flat against a wall or trellis.

3. This odd espalier, with its branches of lead and iron, was the first thing that struck Jean Valjean.

4. Having created the espalier frame, we chose some lateral branches to train against the walls. This was the most painful part.

5. The vine cultivation system is the "bush" and "espalier" method.

6. Ramblers can be grown as ground cover, weeping standards or decorative espaliers. Shrub roses.