I prune my apple tree so there's no central leader. The tree has given me more fruit since I stopped letting the tree dictate how it grows. Most other professionals who have videos on UA-cam say apple trees should be in a goblet shape. The reasons are so wind doesn't have a target. All limbs that try to grow straight up should be cut off. That's how I do it, and the fruit is better, and more abundant.
Karl Pearson that’s good to hear ! Do you have any recommendations for pruning a persimmon tree with lots of new straight upward 5-7’ branches above old wood growth ? Would it be good to cut those back to three buds or so or just leave them or cut them back to the main woody branches ? Thanks so much ✅🕊
Really excellent video! I love how clear you are. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I've got a couple young trees I need to prune this winter.
Thank you for explaining every aspect to do with pruning,you realy did make it clear for me as a novice at this .Well done.
So, can I cut the central leader to encourage branches or will it stop growing upward if I do?
Wonderful explanation! Thanks 🤩
I prune my apple tree so there's no central leader. The tree has given me more fruit since I stopped letting the tree dictate how it grows. Most other professionals who have videos on UA-cam say apple trees should be in a goblet shape. The reasons are so wind doesn't have a target. All limbs that try to grow straight up should be cut off. That's how I do it, and the fruit is better, and more abundant.
Karl Pearson that’s good to hear ! Do you have any recommendations for pruning a persimmon tree with lots of new straight upward 5-7’ branches above old wood growth ? Would it be good to cut those back to three buds or so or just leave them or cut them back to the main woody branches ? Thanks so much ✅🕊
Don't prune apple trees in the summertime!
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