pruning an apple tree

Discussion in 'Fruit and Nut Trees' started by ramirogutie, Dec 11, 2005.

  1. ramirogutie

    ramirogutie Member

    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    san jose, california us
    I have an apple tree and I would like to know when would it be the best time of the year to prune the tree?
     
    ramirogutie, Dec 11, 2005
    #1
  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

    Messages:
    3,511
    Likes Received:
    235
    Location:
    sw USA
    Hello ramirogutie,

    There are several threads about pruning apples on the forums. You may want to read through them. Use the search function (on the green bar at the top) to find threads containing "apple" and "pruning".

    Readers may have special suggestions for you about growing apples in California.
     
    Eric La Fountaine, Dec 11, 2005
    #2
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

    Messages:
    21,377
    Likes Received:
    836
    Location:
    WA USA (Z8)
    Briefly:

    Thin out old branches in midwinter (January).

    Head back new shoots in midsummer (July).
     
    Ron B, Dec 11, 2005
    #3

Share This Page