When should you prune apple trees? David Hurrion explains the difference between winter and summer pruning of apple trees, and when to prune in summer. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/GardenersWorldSubscribe
He demonstrates how to cut back your apple tree in summer months and shows you how to make sure you're doing it correctly to avoid damaging the tree.
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00:00 - Maximise fruit production by pruning apple trees in summer
00:42 - An example of a shoot that needs pruning
01:18 - How much to cut back
02:17 - What to do with your apple tree prunings
02:45 - What to do with fruiting spurs and baby fruit
03:14 - Finishing the job