Topping off because of excess growth?

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PA_Docent
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Topping off because of excess growth?

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Last year when I received my first five trees, they looked like they had been trimmed and topped off at the nursery. Two of my apples (Hewes Virginia and Claville Blanc) are now 6-8 feet tall. Should I top off both? I will post photos sometime within the next week. Thanks - Mike
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
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Re: Topping off because of excess growth?

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This should get you started.

http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs ... e-orchards

Once you establish the shape of your tree, then maintaining a height low enough that you can spray and pick is important for a home orchard. I have a pair of loppers that are about 30" long. I keep the upward growth cut to as high as I can reach with the loppers.
http://georgiahomeorchard.blogspot.com/

Georgia

Apple Trees:
Anna, Golden Dorsett, Jonagold, Fuji, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Winesap, Mutsu, Granny Smith, Williams Pride, Arkansas Black Cox Orange Pippen

Cherry Trees:
English Morello, NorthStar
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