Mofinski

Newt_

Hi Mofinsky,

I realize you asked this a long time ago, but if you haven't found the answers you were looking for these sites should be very helpful. This first one has loads of info, including how to renovate old trees.
http://www.eap.mcgill.ca/CPTFP_7.htm
http://lofthouse.com/apple/neglect.html
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/treefruit/422-025/422-025.html

This site shows how to make pruning cuts.
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/horticulture/ec1233.pdf

Newt

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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

luis_pr

See the section titled Pruning and Training in this link: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/homefruit/apple/apple.html

I am using their suggestions on two newly planted small apple trees. Don't ask why I never pruned the big apple tree that came with my house though...

Luis

Newt_

Hi Luis,

Nice link. I've saved it to share with others. Hope that's ok.

Newt

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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.