| Pruning the apple tree is extremely important, if | | | | must get rid of the branches that are drying. So, |
| you want it to have a strong framework and | | | | winter pruning helps you to prepare your tree for |
| want it to yield a lot of fruits. Although the best | | | | the next fruiting season with healthier branches. |
| time to do it is around October and December, | | | | Quick Steps To Pruning Your Apple Tree |
| you can also prune it during the summer season. I | | | | First, you need to remove suckers. These are |
| will explain the effects of summer and winter | | | | the small branches that grow at the base of you |
| pruning below. | | | | tree trunk. By removing the suckers, you will |
| So, when to prune apple trees? | | | | allow your tree to grow in good shape. |
| Summer season is the period, when they produce | | | | Second, you need to get rid of any branches that |
| fruits. So, if you trim the tree around this period, | | | | are dry or diseased. The diseased or dry |
| it will transfer most of the tree's dynamisms into | | | | branches can spread to whole tree, if they are |
| enhancing the current fruit crop. This will help you | | | | not removed. |
| to get more apples from your tree. | | | | Third, cut off the crossed branches. By getting rid |
| Winter pruning involves kind of cleaning process. | | | | of the crossed branches, you will give your tree a |
| Basically, after the fruiting season, you simply get | | | | vase shape and this will help the air circulation |
| rid of the branches that grow awkwardly, for | | | | between branches. The air circulation will prevent |
| instance branches that grow crisscross. Also, you | | | | the tree to catch airborne diseases. |