How To Prune 3 Year Old Apple Trees | Modified Central Leader
Welcome to another video!
We're at year 3 already! I'm always excited to do more pruning, and in this video I explain all of my decisions as I make them.
This year I'm focusing on simplifying the branch structure, especially on 1 tree in particular, shortening some branches so they don't stick out so much, and reducing the height on others so they don't get too tall.
Hopefully you find it helpful or entertaining!
Thank you for watching!
Tot de volgende keer
(Until next time)
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Your videos are really helpful - I now feel as if I know a lot more about pruning my apple trees! Thank you!
@DutchmansNursery
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm glad to hear my videos are helping you!
Very good, clear and great techniques.
@DutchmansNursery
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment!
That crow is a riot. 😆
@DutchmansNursery
Жыл бұрын
Haha yeah for real 😂
I had the exact same pots and trees but all of that died before any bud break, lost four trees and gave up
@DutchmansNursery
8 ай бұрын
Hard to say why that would've happened, I'm sorry to hear that though. Currently I'm growing all my trees and shrubs in these barrels, and it's worked fine so far.
Thank you, for the great content. How soon after initial planting can you begin to prune to shape and size and how soon after planting do you start a spraying schedule?
@DutchmansNursery
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind comment! Ideally the tree is dormant when planted, provided it is, I'd get the general shape I'd like the tree to grow in started right away. Some examples for the modified central leader would be removing branches that are too close to main scaffold branches. Or topping the tree if an open center is the goal. You shouldn't have to worry about spraying until it starts to flower and produce fruit. As far as what I use, it's a simple diy dormant oil (1 tbsp organic oil, drop of dish soap in a spray bottle).
Bobby,Lelystad Nederland... Hai Martijn,ben ik weer😄ik denk meteen maar even kijken naar je snoeikunsten👌lekker bezig,goed uitgelegd. Nederlandse soort appel? Ben zelf mn hele leven als hovenier werkzaam geweest so...i dig you👍 waar van Nederland kom jij weg en kom je hier nog wel eens? U live in Washington now,right? Al een beetje lente daar? Veel sucses and lots of joy,groetjes Bobby🤟
@DutchmansNursery
Жыл бұрын
Hey Bobby, dankjewel! Nee is door een Zwitsere man gekweekt. Ik kom uit het kleine dorpje Driebergen, Utrecht, en ja leef nu in WA. We proberen er een gewoonte van te maken om tenminste 1 keer per jaar terug te gaan! Tis nog lekker winter hier, en dat vind ik prima lol, ben geen fan van de hitte. 😆