[Rampant_Weasel]

i have a maiden apple tree in the post which i intend to train as an espalier.
do i have to do any pruning first or do i let it grow for a season and then start pruning and training?

[gillie]

This should tell you all you need to know:

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=319