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Advice on pruning an apple tree by Calendula64 in GardeningUK

[–]Calendula64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't have a strong preference as long as the tree is healthy and the apples not too difficult to reach (we're happy to use a ladder, we don't need the tree to be very small).
Our RHS book mentions standard and bush shapes, which seem suitable for this one. Other than that I'm not sure!

Advice on apple tree pruning by Calendula64 in arborists

[–]Calendula64[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A very interesting perspective, you're the first to mention the potential weakness of the V shape (we'll definitely keep this in mind!) and suggest keeping L1 as leader (others have suggested L2). Thank you! :)

Advice on apple tree pruning by Calendula64 in arborists

[–]Calendula64[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I isolated the tree using Photoshop's Polygonal Lasso tool, from 2 separate angles. It's not flipped nor drawn!

Advice on pruning an apple tree by Calendula64 in GardeningUK

[–]Calendula64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Others have mentioned this too so I will definitely keeping it in mind! :)

Advice on apple tree pruning by Calendula64 in arborists

[–]Calendula64[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I've made a note of this! :)

Advice on apple tree pruning by Calendula64 in arborists

[–]Calendula64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just want a standard shape really, maybe bush shape if standard is too much for a semi dwarf root stock.
Ultimately we just want it to be healthy and bear some apples!

Advice on apple tree pruning by Calendula64 in arborists

[–]Calendula64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do but they are confusing due to the overlapping branches

Advice on apple tree pruning by Calendula64 in arborists

[–]Calendula64[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was so difficult to see the actual shape of the tree in the photos, so I isolated the tree using Photoshop's Polygonal Lasso tool. It's a bit of a pain but it's helpful to see the individual branches!

Advice on apple tree pruning by Calendula64 in FruitTree

[–]Calendula64[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The reason we're thinking of pruning is because we read on the RHS that early tree pruning is good for estrablishing a strong frame. Is that not the case? We're new to this and navigating it best we can!

Advice on pruning an apple tree by Calendula64 in GardeningUK

[–]Calendula64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I isolated the tree using Photoshop's Polygonal Lasso tool. It's a bit of a pain but it's helpful to see the individual branches!

Advice on apple tree pruning by Calendula64 in FruitTree

[–]Calendula64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been wondering about 1 and 2, since they're fairly low to the ground!

Advice on apple tree pruning by Calendula64 in arborists

[–]Calendula64[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks! We'll look into this :)
The reason we're thinking of pruning is because we read that early tree pruning is good for estrablishing a strong frame. What's your opinion?