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Would an amelanchier work? They don't get too big, with spring and autumn interest. Not tried and tested, just a thought
Ooh, interesting thought!
roses might do but they take a bit of looking after
yes i agree, and they do have the guarantee of summer colour...
That's a tough one, with regard the 6ft, The only one I can think of that iv seen is Cotinus coggeria. A bit of pruning to keep it in check, but that's no harm. As mentioned by David about Rose's ,any shrub rose( certainly ths David Austins) can be trained in this fashion. Lovely on the fingers in late winter too!!
how about cotoneaster Privet photinia Parrotia some will need regular pruning but if you can get rooted wips a good start
I've heard that Photinia is a good one for espalier, I may well try that - thanks.
Iv seen an awful lot of photina, evergreen oak and eleagnus ebbengii over here in Brussels. Very popular for balcony gardens mostly imported from Italy So they should also work. One last one would be the ornamental weeping pear. A stunning backdrop if pruned properly to get that young leaved effect over a season. Piet ouldolf uses it very effectively as clipped accents in his own garden in venlo Holland. Superb plant.
Ouch! Yes, and ramblers are even worse... I like your idea of Cotinus though - have you ever espaliered it yourself?
I'd also suggest Hydrangea aspera.Its just a hunch but it would fit the size requirements and has a beautiful leaf and flower.Might suit the knot garden style...Slow to get started mind..
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