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The Final Effect - A Well Pruned Apple Tree

The Final Effect

Marie Iannotti
Finally, make sure that upper branches are shorter than the lower branches. Your final result should look like a pyramid with well spaced horizonal branches. The old adage tells us a bird should be able to fly through your apple tree without its wings touching a branch.

It may look extreme when you've finished, but your tree will bear healthier fruit and be easier to harvest as a result of these efforts.

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