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PRUNING COX's PIPPIN APPLE TREE

ttenneb · 2017-09-15 19:36:30

When is the best time for pruning an apple tree? The tree in question is about 20 years old.

15-09-2017 7:36pm

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ttenneb

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When is the best time for pruning an apple tree? The tree in question is about 20 years old.

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#2 16-09-2017 7:36am

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January. If it hasnt been pruned in 20 years its tempting to go mad at it-don't. Go for overlapping branches at the crown, you can always prune again next year if its needed. There's a good guide here:

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=90

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#3 16-09-2017 6:40pm

ttenneb

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Thanks, Currants. the link is very useful, I'll use it at the appropriate time.

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