[monsta]

you'll need either a big ladder or a good hard hat when picking the apples! 

[Paul Plots]

you'll need either a big ladder or a good hard hat when picking the apples! 

My father-in-law has adapted a long reach pruner for 'picking' apples near the top of the trees. Sems to work well.

The trees crop well every other year - the photo shows one of the not-so-good years but for very compact trees they are pretty productive.