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3-year old apple tree after pruning. 2 large branches in upper half of tree were completely removed to maintain proper tree shape.
Photo: W. Lord. UNH Cooperative Extension 3 Year three and beyond The basic pruning rules practiced in the first two years of the tree’s lifeMissing: Memphis TN. Feb 07, Apple trees may make great shade trees, but if your primary purpose in planting is to garner the delicious fruit, you need to pull out those pruning shears and get to work. Let’s learn how and when to prune apple trees to get the most from your apple harvest.
Pruning Apple Trees.
Decide how much you need to prune.
Apple tree trimming is beneficial for several reasons: removing diseased or damaged limbs, maintaining a Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Jun 06, When to Prune an Apple Tree. Mature apple trees will tell you when they need of rigorous pruning because the fruit output begins to diminish.
Most fruit trees grown in home gardens are spurring types. A spur is a short 3- to 5-inch branch where the apple tree flowers and sets bushleaning.clubal Cost: 0 to 75 (if tool purchase required).