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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!

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NickoV

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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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lacewing

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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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Yorkie

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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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