Quick Guide to Pruning Apple Trees

Pruning boosts tree health and fruit production by improving airflow and removing weak branches.

Key Steps:

Remove the central leader, leaving 4-5 scaffold branches.

Make cuts just above outward-facing buds.

Limit pruning to 20% of the tree to prevent overgrowth.

Formative Pruning:

Year 1: Cut the tree by one-third to encourage branching.

Year 2-4: Prune new growth and focus on shaping the tree.

When to Prune:

Winter for apples and pears, summer for stone fruits.

With these basics, your apple tree will thrive! ðŸŒģ

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