This is the second year of my home orchard. I have been pruning the new growth approximately one (1) foot up the side branches off my apples tree trunks. I want to avoid mature branches rubbing against one another to prevent diseases. I have also been doing this on my other fruit trees.
Is this common practice? Should I be clearing this growth any further up the side branches? If the wording is confusing can post pictures.
Pruning new growth from crotches of apple trees?
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Pruning new growth from crotches of apple trees?
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Re: Pruning new growth from crotches of apple trees?
Re: Pruning new growth from crotches of apple trees?
Thanks for the links!
Calville Blc,Hewes,Nehou,Fearns P,Siberian,Cox OP,Spitz,Ananas Reinette,BdB,Kingston Blk,Tremlett's,Muscat de Bernay,Ashmead's,Rambo,Stayman,Macoun,Jefferis,Winesap,Red Berlepsch