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Apple trees in the UK are typically pruned using one of two main methods: winter pruning (dormant pruning) or summer pruning. Winter pruning, carried out between November and March (when the tree is dormant), is primarily for shaping the tree, creating a strong framework, and encouraging fruit production for the following season. You remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches and thin out crowded areas.
Summer pruning, performed in July or August, is generally used to restrict vigorous growth on established trees and encourage the formation of fruit buds for the following year, especially for trained forms like espaliers and cordons. This helps to channel the tree's energy into fruit development rather than excessive leafy growth.
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