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Pruning Mature Apples in Agricultural Science Directory

Article on how and when to prune these fruit trees. A good fruit tree should not make a good shade tree. However, when pruning is neglected, many apples and pears become better shade producers than fruit producers. Standardsized trees often outgrow the reach of ladders or pruning hooks. Backyard and commercial growers have come to prefer dwarf or semidwarf trees which are not as tall and are easier to prune, spray, and harvest without the use of ladders.

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