The term "espalier," a French word, derives from the Italian "spalliera" which describes a support mechanism. 

Likewise, at Espalier, we craft designs that support their natural environments, and serve as the foundation from which proper function originates and complementary aesthetics flourish. 

ESPALIER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SUPPORTS BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS WITH DESIGNS THAT INTEGRATE PURPOSE, FUNCTION AND AESTHETICS.

Founded by Joe Comer, ASLA, Espalier Landscape Architecture is a private landscape architecture firm based in Fairhope, Ala., that features a diverse portfolio of residential gardens and hardscapes, retail/shopping and commercial developments, park planning and design, sports fields and institutional projects.

Joseph H. Comer, ASLA

Joseph H. Comer, ASLA, combines cutting edge landscape architecture design techniques with unmatched customer service. Whether it’s a residential or commercial project, Joe’s approach starts with the client’s goals in mind, and he uses his wide range of landscape design knowledge to make those ideas come to life.

Joe’s diverse landscape design background spans more than 16 years, including experience at an Atlanta-based environmental design firm and for a Fairhope-based design-build landscape contractor. He has combined those skills and his talent for landscape design to found his own private design practice, Espalier Landscape Architecture. 

A longtime resident of Fairhope, Joe graduated from Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture. He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, a national professional society that represents the landscape architecture profession.

Joe is also active in the local community, serving on Fairhope’s Committee On Public Art (COPA) and the Fairhope Sailing Foundation. He resides in Fairhope with his wife and two children.