Pruning Apple Tree Results in Very Little Fruit

Date: 08/10/2009 Topics: Gardening > Fruit Trees | Readers Request > Gardening

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We have an apple tree that every year sends out long thin branches from the end of each limb. We tried pruning them, but then had very few apples. What's the problem?

Hardiness Zone: 2a

By preserver from Winnipeg

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RE: Pruning Apple Tree Results in Very Little Fruit

By kffrmw88 (769) Profile Blog! Contact

Search for "how to grow apples" online. Lots of info there. Good luck.
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RE: Pruning Apple Tree Results in Very Little Fruit

By mom-from-missouri (261) Profile Contact

Is it self pollinating? Do you have another apple tree? How old is it?
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