Pruning An Apple Tree in 5 Easy Steps

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Terry shows us just how simple it is to prune an apple tree using the central leader pruning method. Pruning stimulates vigorous growth and opens up your tree to allow for good air circulation and sun penetration, which helps prevent disease and promotes healthy fruit. A neglected fruit tree may not produce much fruit, if any. For more detailed information, click here: www.starkbros.com/growing-gui...
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00:57 - Remove sucker growth
1:30 - Remove broken and inward-facing branches
1:50 - Cutting at the collar
2:13 - Thinning Branches
3:36 - Pruning the main leader
4:37 - Opening up the tree for better airflow and sunlight penetration
4:50 - Heading back the branches
5:56 - Using limb spreaders
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  • @GrowingwithStarkBros
    @GrowingwithStarkBros2 жыл бұрын

    The tree continues to thrive! A photo of how it looks 7 months after pruning can be found on our blog: www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/how-to-prune-an-apple-tree-step-by-step-with-video

  • @robertray13
    @robertray132 жыл бұрын

    As a young gardener (28) I was always afraid of pruning my fruit trees and bushes. I've built up confidence over the last few years and have fallen in love with pruning. Its not only an art form, but so relaxing to do.

  • @Acaidia

    @Acaidia

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm also a young gardener (22) and I agree it truly is an art form and very relaxing. It's also cool to watch a tree fill in throughout the growing season and how it reacts to your pruning. It's almost surreal how much proper pruning can impact the way a tree grows and takes shape. I have a 3-5 year old apple tree that I never pruned until last winter and this year it grew more than ever before. It basically doubled in size and has a beautiful shape to it. Hopefully this next season it starts producing apples!

  • @micromys

    @micromys

    3 ай бұрын

    Prunning is an art. My prune passion is vine as I was taught by my father, who was taught by my grandfather. I also prune fruit trees and olive trees, but vine is really my passion. Greetings from Portugal!

  • @cherylrucker8261
    @cherylrucker82612 жыл бұрын

    So many videos detailing pruning on new plantings. I like that you showed a more mature tree that needed pruning. That's what I need to do and your instructions were very good.

  • @kentlewan
    @kentlewan3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the concise and clear explanations! Not too wordy, just enough dialogue for me to remember something.

  • @GrowingwithStarkBros

    @GrowingwithStarkBros

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @annamariehicks3607
    @annamariehicks36072 жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful ! Looking out our winter windows wondering how to care for the apple tree. Great advice and intro to us of the limb spreaders. Who knew? Thanks and congrats on your 44 years employ !!

  • @Modernstoic1
    @Modernstoic1 Жыл бұрын

    I just received my first Apple tree in the mail and I’m so grateful! Thank you for telling me about 45° cuts!

  • @katiedenny83
    @katiedenny832 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful, thank you. It's delightful watching you make this an art. I have an OLD apple tree that's overgrown and diseased. It's a beautiful tree and I'd hate to cut it down. TYSM.

  • @johnys1811
    @johnys18112 жыл бұрын

    Love those Okatsune pruners. Lightweight and cleanest cut ever.

  • @cookwithsheeba9775
    @cookwithsheeba97752 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, very informative. I am about to prune my apple tree.

  • @davidbendell
    @davidbendell3 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful, thank you. I have really neglected some cherry trees and they look just like your apple tree looked at the beginning. I'll head out to prune them back immediately, now that I know what I'm doing! 👍💡

  • @robkeshav800
    @robkeshav800 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! This give me confidence to give my apple trees a good haircut!

  • @theswiv
    @theswiv Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Very helpful Thank you 😊

  • @tanveerhussainsufferpora8056
    @tanveerhussainsufferpora80562 жыл бұрын

    Lot of thanks maam I m trying to learning from 2 years U are better then everyone

  • @user-ro2bz1ur5h
    @user-ro2bz1ur5h4 ай бұрын

    Clearly & useful demonstration

  • @Janiceaka-jlo0620
    @Janiceaka-jlo06206 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this information I planned 4 Apple trees and this is so helpful thanks again 😊

  • @CideryFromScratch
    @CideryFromScratch2 жыл бұрын

    This video was very informational, thank you for sharing. We pruned apple trees for the first time this year. Looking forward to see how much it helped with growth in the trees. Best, David and Rachel from CFS!

  • @danno1800
    @danno18002 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! Thanks - much appreciated…

  • @10putty
    @10putty Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this, very helpful.

  • @stlmama7643
    @stlmama76433 ай бұрын

    Heading out to prune today and watched this as a refresh. The Stark Bros advice on pruning is really useful. I can’t emphasize enough the wonder of the limb spreaders. They really do the trick.

  • @GrowingwithStarkBros

    @GrowingwithStarkBros

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @ThatBritishHomestead
    @ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын

    I love this! I have just started to grow trees!

  • @luckyrana7055
    @luckyrana70552 жыл бұрын

    Super information on 🍎 apple

  • @outbackorchard8224
    @outbackorchard8224 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great Terry!

  • @Redgogrey
    @Redgogrey Жыл бұрын

    Love the building behind you :)

  • @johncourtneidge
    @johncourtneidge2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice, thank-you!

  • @contemporaryprimitiveman3469
    @contemporaryprimitiveman34692 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! I have avoided pruning because I just wasn’t confident. My trees came from stark bros. Lost one because a deer pushed it over and broke it at the ground.

  • @angiewallace1596
    @angiewallace1596 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @joseramonalonsorodriguez2539
    @joseramonalonsorodriguez25392 жыл бұрын

    Thanks from Asturias, Spain, very good chanel for me to improve English listening and prunning👍👍

  • @step69step69
    @step69step692 ай бұрын

    great video, you did hit it hard !!

  • @ADAMTHEGREATNESS
    @ADAMTHEGREATNESS Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @kustorez777
    @kustorez7772 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video!

  • @chisexton5845
    @chisexton58455 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @MikeOrazzi
    @MikeOrazzi2 жыл бұрын

    Good info, thank you.

  • @user-mm6ln9yx6u
    @user-mm6ln9yx6u2 жыл бұрын

    thank you very much

  • @zekizeksonzeksmaster
    @zekizeksonzeksmaster2 жыл бұрын

    Great job...no mistake...

  • @kariiremiriam2266
    @kariiremiriam2266 Жыл бұрын

    Great work dear

  • @RakeshSharma-ey4uo
    @RakeshSharma-ey4uo2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken44822 жыл бұрын

    Lovely

  • @skellllly
    @skellllly2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:)

  • @dougegbert42
    @dougegbert422 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This is my first with Fruit trees in addition I am paraplegic so I am not very tall and feel the need to prune with that in mind. Thanks again. Any ideas for newcomers is greatly appreciated.

  • @GardeningwithLadyCheryl
    @GardeningwithLadyCheryl2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this great video. Kindest Regards, Lady Cheryl ♥️

  • @floydmananquil7495
    @floydmananquil74952 жыл бұрын

    i am afraid of cutting truly but I am happy now seeing different techniques

  • @rebeccabeasley9624
    @rebeccabeasley96246 күн бұрын

    Thank u , informative. I have seedlings

  • @kimmiekim2696
    @kimmiekim26962 жыл бұрын

    HEY TERRY! ❤️you!

  • @amycovey5922
    @amycovey592224 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @GrowingwithStarkBros

    @GrowingwithStarkBros

    23 күн бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @patricianathan4676
    @patricianathan46763 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks good explanation I feel more convenient to tackle my trees, not heard of limb spreaders before. WCL

  • @KeyserTheRedBeard
    @KeyserTheRedBeard2 жыл бұрын

    impressive video Stark Bro's. I broke that thumbs up on your video. Maintain up the very good work.

  • @bhirdassvlogshimachal6382
    @bhirdassvlogshimachal63822 жыл бұрын

    Very nice 👌👌👌 information

  • @dangraf3504
    @dangraf35042 жыл бұрын

    Miss pruning our trees back home. Very relaxing & almost as fun as fly fishing. Limb spreaders are an excellent improvement. Thanks for sharing !

  • @negipappu4499
    @negipappu44992 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @cherylcurtiss899
    @cherylcurtiss8992 ай бұрын

    My tree is 25 yrs old.. I have trimmed vertical growth for several years. I have balls of vertical growth. It was supposed to be a dwarf but would be super tall if left to grow straight up! I'm thinking of doing a drastic cut back to just the four main branches.

  • @LS-sg8rb
    @LS-sg8rb2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the excellent instruction!

  • @zahoorrehman4775
    @zahoorrehman47752 жыл бұрын

    Zahoor from Pakistan very nice

  • @yejkr.bhardwaj819
    @yejkr.bhardwaj819 Жыл бұрын

    Great

  • @HomeandFamilyTalk
    @HomeandFamilyTalk2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video just what I was looking for thank you 🙏

  • @LeeLeeSings
    @LeeLeeSings Жыл бұрын

    So helpful, thank you! A fantastic demonstration.

  • @congrats1312
    @congrats13123 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a detail video. My mom planted one last year. It is having leaves and possibly some flowers now; is it still too late to prune it? When is the best or ideal time of the year to prune fruit trees? Thank you

  • @GrowingwithStarkBros

    @GrowingwithStarkBros

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry! It’s ideal to prune a tree while it is dormant, but you can certainly still do it now. Pruning in its dormancy encourages the most growth, but early Spring pruning is a suitable time, too. I hope this helps - happy growing!

  • @congrats1312

    @congrats1312

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GrowingwithStarkBros awesome, Thank you for the response. Hope you have a nice evening

  • @thapelomoeti1521
    @thapelomoeti1521 Жыл бұрын

    This video is so amazing

  • @KevinMichaelCollins1
    @KevinMichaelCollins13 жыл бұрын

    How often should an apple tree be pruned? I planted two trees two years ago and haven't touched them. One seems really healthy and has blossomed, and the other greens and gets leafy but doesn't bloom.

  • @GrowingwithStarkBros

    @GrowingwithStarkBros

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kevin! Great question. We suggest pruning yearly. It will help to stimulate new growth and keep the structure of the tree open for air flow and sun exposure. You can read more here! www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/how-to-grow/fruit-trees/apple-trees/pruning

  • @Incredalex
    @Incredalex2 жыл бұрын

    Can we please see the progress of this tree soon?

  • @GrowingwithStarkBros

    @GrowingwithStarkBros

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! A photo with how the tree looks 7 months after being pruned can be found on our blog! www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/how-to-prune-an-apple-tree-step-by-step-with-video

  • @janicehawn3692
    @janicehawn36923 жыл бұрын

    It looks like your tree has a support. Can you tell me about it?

  • @GrowingwithStarkBros

    @GrowingwithStarkBros

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Janice! We've supported this tree with our favorite tree stake. It keeps the tree sturdy and straight, but still allows the tree movement to build up the trunks strength. You can watch more about it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mm2hm7ubeLWqYtI.html

  • @janicehawn3692

    @janicehawn3692

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GrowingwithStarkBros Thanks I'm always looking for something that doesn't rub the tree.

  • @Thhe758
    @Thhe7582 жыл бұрын

    she is cool, lol, lov the advice, certain ppl just do better video and this is it

  • @didaktikaglasbe6994
    @didaktikaglasbe6994 Жыл бұрын

    🍎🍎🍎

  • @mastergardenerlivingstontr7672
    @mastergardenerlivingstontr76723 жыл бұрын

    Nice