Pruning An Apple Tree in 5 Easy Steps

Increase your harvest by pruning your apple tree in these 5 easy steps. Never miss a new video! Sign up to our email list here: https://www.starkbros.com/about/e-newsletter Click “SHOW MORE” if you’re new to our channel to see our many resources! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Terry shows us just how simple it is to prune an apple tree using the central leader pruning method. Pruning stimulates vigorous growth and opens up your tree to allow for good air circulation and sun penetration, which helps prevent disease and promotes healthy fruit. A neglected fruit tree may not produce much fruit, if any. For more detailed information, click here: https://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/how-to-grow/fruit-trees/apple-trees/pruning Limb Spreaders: https://www.starkbros.com/products/tools-and-supplies/tree-accessories/limb-spreaders Pruners: https://www.starkbros.com/products/tools-and-supplies/tools-and-equipment/okatsune-pruners 00:57 – Remove sucker growth 1:30 – Remove broken and inward-facing branches 1:50 – Cutting at the collar 2:13 – Thinning Branches 3:36 – Pruning the main leader 4:37 – Opening up the tree for better airflow and sunlight penetration 4:50 – Heading back the branches 5:56 – Using limb spreaders For more growing information, check out our Growing Guide: https://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starkbros.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starkbros/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/starkbros/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stark_bros Twitter: https://twitter.com/starkbros