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Always use a sharp pair of secateurs, loppers and a pruning saw Start by removing crossing, rubbing, weak, dead, and diseased, damaged and dying branches. Keep the centre of the tree open by removing larger branches with a sharp pruning saw. If several large branches need to be removed, spread the work over two or …

To get the fullest and tastiest fruit from your apple tree you will be required to do some selective pruning. The advantages of pruning are in the quality of the fruit and controlling the shape and the size of the tree – the latter can be vital in smaller gardens. By pruning you are attempting …