| Re: Apple tree pruning advice
Hi Kayleigh,
It seems to be a very vigorous growing tree: what variety is it? The rootstock is probably an M9 so it shouldn't be "up there"! I don't think pruning will hurt it, so take your courage and secateurs in both hands! Wait till end of June and see if any fruit has set: it's always best to get rid of most in the first year anyway, then you can "tip" prune it. Not many bees about this year so can't see many on my trees. Can't tell from your pic how far up the main trunk the first branch occurs, or is tree leaning.
I always like to give things a chance - am a sucker for the bargain lots which might be "rescued". |