Pruning a young apple tree

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sbs_rmbac Milton, Canada Mar 04, 2017

Hello,
Could someone please give me some advice about pruning a young apple tree that will grow healthy but not too tall. I don't necessarily want abundant fruit like the ones you can see on apple farms with thick trunks and tiny branches. I would like it to grow as naturally as possible. There is another apple tree the same age nearby. I tried to label the attached picture as best I could to make it simple for you to give instructions. I live in the Toronto area. Looking for to your replies ... sbs_rmbac

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Handroanthus Lynnwood, WA Mar 04, 2017

Hello there do you happen to know what root stock the variety is grafted onto? or the variety ? while most apple trees are pruned the same(except for tip bearers) knowing how precocious the variety tends to be will suggest what ultimate height is realistic

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sbs_rmbac Milton, Canada Mar 05, 2017

Hi Handroanthus, thanks Tor the reply. The plant was given to me. I believe it's an empire Apple.

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Handroanthus Lynnwood, WA Mar 05, 2017

That tree looks as though it will get large, and I would suggest you train it as central leader as its current form already suggests. You should take a look at this link as it thoroughly address the management for your specific variety of tree and may shed some light on how to effectively train a tree that looks like it will be big. My trees are all on M26 and M27 rootstock, and, as such can be maintained at 8- 10 feet and 5-6 feet respectively. Happy growing

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/00-013.htm

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sbs_rmbac Milton, Canada Mar 05, 2017

Thanks for the advice! The link you sent was very informative. All the best. ...

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Handroanthus Lynnwood, WA Mar 10, 2017

You bet Happy growing! I am always trying to learn more about growing fruit trees

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