Apple Tree pruned - what next!!

greenhead · « **on:** July 25, 2016, 12:27 »

Hi All,

The apple tree was pruned in March this year. As you can see it has grown hundreds of water shoots and little fruit set. What do I do next? How many shoots should I remove?. Will the ones kept (shortened) produce fruit next year?

Advice please.

Mike.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2016, 13:55 »

Only leave the water shoots that you want to grow into permanent branches. Cut the rest back now, to about 4 or 5 leaves on this year's wood to encourage spur formation.

Two good link:

http://www.allotment-garden.org/fruit/apples-growing/

https://www.growveg.co.uk/guides/the-benefits-of-pruning-apple-and-pear-trees-in-summer/

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Apple Tree pruned - what next!!

greenhead

Apple Tree pruned - what next!!

Aunt Sally

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