Apple trees are mainly fruitful, so if there are too many branches on the tree, it will consume a lot of nutrients and affect flowering and fruiting, so prune some branches. First, remove the dead branches from the trees. These branches are useless and will affect growth. Remove branches that are not completely withered. Find out if there are any pests and diseases on the tree. These branches will affect healthy branches and should be cut off as soon as possible.

Second, thinning branches

Some densely distributed branches were removed, thinned and cut, and strong branches were retained. Although these densely distributed branches will bear fruit, the fruit quality is not good and relatively small.

Third, seedling pruning

For the seedlings of apple trees, we should also pay attention to pruning to promote growth. Proper pruning in the vigorous growth period, shortening the overgrown branches and keeping the strong main branches can not only preserve nutrients, but also promote the later development of residual nutrients.

Fourth, the shortcut branch

For branches that grow for more than one year, some are longer. For such branches, we should cut them short and remove the long parts.

Fifth, thinning flowers and fruits.

In the flower bud differentiation stage, the smaller and less developed flower buds can be removed, and the fruit should be thinned after bearing.