Pruning spur bearing apple tree

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Pruning spur bearing apple tree
« on: July 17, 2011, 17:47 »
I know, it's the wrong time of year... but I'm tyring to plan ahead  :tongue2:

This winter I gave my apple tree a very overdue hair cut, leaving only two main branches (which will be cur back this year).  Consequently there is a lot of new growth on the old branches.  How far back should I trim this new growth?

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Re: Pruning spur bearing apple tree
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2011, 18:34 »
As far back as you want, cutting above fruiting buds.

These are the fat roundy ones, not pointed leaf buds  :D
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