Pruning Espalier Orange and Lemon Trees

I just planted two espalier trees: a Washington navel and a Meyer lemon. I have never pruned an espalier tree and need some information on how to do it. The trees were both seven-gallon trees. I planted them a week ago. Should they be fertilized now or should I wait a while? Any help you can give me on pruning and fertilizing would be appreciated.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/01/2011 @ 6:20 am

I would wait at least a year before pruning them. This will allow them to focus on establishing their roots system rather than healing wounds. Fertilizer is a good idea as that will help them get the energy they need to establish. In the meantime, you can keep the plants fertilized but start lightly, just to be safe–maybe half strength. Also, be sure to keep up with watering. This is very important to a tree establishing well.

When they are established, this article will help with pruning:
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