Top 5 popular espalier trees: from Portuguese Laurel to Tuscan Jasmine

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Emiel te Walvaart, Tuesday 29 July 2025

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Espalier trees that work - Top picks from Bomenbezorgd to Business

Espalier trees are a mainstay in garden design. They offer privacy, structure, and greenery at height without taking up much space. That's why they feature prominently in the assortment of Bomenbezorgd to Business, the online cash-and-carry platform made for landscapers. Five varieties stand out in popularity and versatility. What do they all have in common? They combine good looks with practical advantages for both professional and client.

Michel Stuivenberg: "As an online cash-and-carry platform for landscapers, we offer an innovative assortment"

Bomenbezorgd to Business specializes in espalier trees. "We're very flexible with delivery. Since customers ask for different trunk heights, we try to meet that demand. Whether it's 1.50 meters, 1.65 meters, or higher - we can provide it. Because we manage our own production, we offer a broad range of espalier trees and various screen sizes. We can also accommodate custom frame dimensions. And recently, we've started offering thicker espaliers, with trunk circumferences up to 25 to 30 centimeters," says Michel Stuivenberg, founder of Bomenbezorgd to Business.
The tree supplier from Randwijk is a true innovator in the espalier market. Stuivenberg continues: "We're always looking for new varieties that can be adapted into espalier trees. That's how we discovered the Tuscan jasmine and brought it to market as an espalier - a real eye-catcher in the garden. We mostly source from Spain and Italy and pride ourselves on innovative thinking. If we see potential for a tree to be trained onto a screen, we test it. We observe how it develops, and if the tree shows potential as an espalier, we continue developing it and present it to landscapers. If it takes root with them, the new espalier enters the market."

"We're always looking for new varieties that can be adapted into espalier trees"

1. portuguese laurel - Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'

This evergreen laurel has been a reliable choice for years. It thrives in various conditions and its compact growth makes it easy to maintain. At Bomenbezorgd to Business, this tree is available in multiple trunk heights (100-200 cm) and in varieties like 'Angustifolia' or 'Tico', the latter having slightly broader leaves. Also available as a roof-trained tree. Each tree is hand-tied to a custom-made frame, ensuring the shape always suits the intended use.

'Brenelia' 16-18 espalier 200 pcs 150x150 screen

2. photinia - Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin'

Bright red new leaves, dense growth, and relatively low maintenance - the photinia is a favorite for those wanting quick results. Trees are available from young specimens to mature espaliers with fully grown screens up to four meters high. Perfect for projects needing immediate green privacy. Trees are selected and tied in-house, ensuring consistent quality with every order.

Photinia 20-25 container espalier

3. holm oak - Quercus ilex

With its distinctive grey-green foliage and slow growth, the holm oak is perfect for Mediterranean or modern gardens. It remains compact, needs little pruning, and is resistant to wind and drought. With its calm look and sturdy structure, this is a long-lasting tree. Bomenbezorgd to Business imports this species directly and ties each tree onto a strong, handmade frame.

Quercus ilex 20-25 container espalier

4. sweetgum - Liquidambar styraciflua

Features like fine branching, dense build, and stunning fall color make the sweetgum a versatile espalier tree. Suitable as a screen or property divider, with trunk heights from 100 to 200 cm. Also available as a hedge element, with low branching from the base. A practical solution for front gardens or areas where direct visibility is unwanted.

Liquidambar 16-18 espalier

5. tuscan jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides

Last year, Bomenbezorgd to Business introduced this variety as a first in the Netherlands. For those seeking a green screen with a little extra flair. This fragrant climbing plant is also available as an espalier, offering white star-shaped flowers from early summer. The Tuscan jasmine is trained on a frame, making it easy to integrate into designs. Its compact growth and ornamental value make it a striking addition to any standard espalier range.

Tuscan jasmine espalier

craftsmanship for the professional

One thing that stands out about the espaliers from Bomenbezorgd to Business is that each tree is carefully selected and tied. The frames used to train the branches are handmade in-house—sturdy, straight, and tailored to the tree. This ensures uniformity and reliability during project execution.
Clients can also opt for on-site planting. This is especially convenient for larger projects, keeping landscapers flexible while ensuring expert execution.
Stuivenberg concludes: "We're a young company with a strong drive to engage the market. We're constantly innovating and striving to be different. Our goal is to bring special products to market, in addition to our standard range, which remains our foundation. We like seeing customers drawn to the Tuscan jasmine—it gives them a chance to discover the breadth of our assortment."

This article was previously published on 28 July 2025 on the website of De Hovenier.

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