It's late August and I've inherited a newly planted Orchard of ten MM1006 and two M25 Apple trees, late ciders/cookers and eaters. All of the trees were bare root planted in February and most were 1 year old trees. Lucky me-However, none were pruned when they were planted. Does this mean they won't established well? I've read that the trees future growth and yield can be seriously effected? The trees were also heavily surrounded by weeds, grass and stinging nettles. I've cleared them, but I'm guessing they've been badly starved in early life. Despite this the trees look ok! Though no shape to them. All but one surving. What's the best way to proceed, in terms of pruning etc, and is they hope of salvaging a tip top high yield orchard for the future- or is it too late for that? I.e start again with new trees? Much appreciated.
