Fan Espalier

ATTENTION FAN ESPLALIER aficionados! I have a couple questions for you from a guy who is just starting his fan. I planted this Chestnut crab on G41, I have the following questions:

  1. Would you agree with the general pruning plan as identified on the picture below where the cuts and training should go/be? (lines are pruning cut(s) and arrows identify training)

  2. What would you do different if you could start your fan over again? Do you have any wonderful pointers for me?



Thank you in advance for your advice and consultation! I hope everyone had a wonderful holidays and that you are all having fun planning your scion lists =)