Pruning Apples

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lacewing

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Pruning Apples
« on: October 26, 2013, 07:35 »
I neglected to prune my step over apple tree in July.  Can I now cut back the long laterals which have grown along the main stem and which really should have been cut in July. Help please! :unsure:
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Re: Pruning Apples
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2013, 15:23 »
I would wait until winter pruning time now.
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Re: Pruning Apples
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2013, 18:22 »
Thanks for the reply Nico. Which month is best for winter prune?

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Re: Pruning Apples
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2013, 18:27 »
Dec to Feb when the tree is dormant.
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