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What is another word for Espaliered?

Pronunciation: [ɛspˈali͡əd] (IPA)

Espaliered is a word that refers to the horticultural technique of training plants to grow flat against a wall or trellis. It is a technique that has been used for centuries and has been popularized in modern times by garden enthusiasts. Synonyms for the term "espaliered" include trained, pruned, trimmed, shaped, and grafted. These words all refer to the process of manipulating plants to achieve a visually appealing aesthetic. Espaliered plants are commonly found in ornamental gardens and can be used to create unique shapes and patterns. Whether you are a professional gardener or a hobbyist, incorporating espaliered plants into your garden design can add an unexpected element of style.
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What are the hypernyms for Espaliered?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    trellis, Plant Frame, Plant Stake, Plant Support.

Usage examples for Espaliered

The copper-haired girl was washing an Espaliered plum-tree, and as she turned her head Louie saw that she had been crying.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions
Richenda was the only one of the girls who slept indoors, and Louie, carrying her bed-trappings out from the house, had come upon Richenda by the little green door of the Espaliered wall that led to the orchards.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions
She went first to the kitchen-garden, where the Espaliered pear-trees drew complicated patterns on the walls, and pigeons were fluttering and preening about the silvery-slated roof of their cot.
"The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Part 2 (of 10)"
Edith Wharton

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