This fruit tree is available in almost every country house. In principle, it is unpretentious, and this is one of the main reasons why the apple tree is so popular with gardeners. Experts advise to increase the yield of apple pruning in the spring, as well as planting seedlings.
What does this give?
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Removing branches that will neither develop nor bear fruit - frozen, dried, broken by wind - will improve the illumination of the tree. - Correct formation of the crown. By the way, this also affects the yield of apple.
- Strengthening of the root system.
- Increase the "immunity" of the tree. If pruning is performed correctly, the risk of apple disease is significantly reduced.
But spring - the concept of "extensible", as much as 3 calendar months. One can meet recommendations that the best time to trim apple-trees is the second half of March + the first decade of April. But how true is this and exactly? The fact is that given the huge size of the territory of our country, there can not be a single "recipe", because it is getting warmer somewhere, in some regions - later.
But this is not the main thing. The climate is changing right before our eyes - that's the main reason. Even in one locality, he does not cease to present surprises year after year, and plants are very sensitive to temperature fluctuations. So on what to navigate?
What to take into account
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You can not leave a cut from exposed. Such a place is treated with a garden garden( sold in any specialized store and costs a "penny"), in extreme cases - painted. This is necessary in order to prevent the leakage from the tree of juices, which leads to its depletion. If a branch of a fairly large diameter is removed, the section is additionally isolated from the external environment. For example, a packet of p / e( and on top, along the circumference, a wrap of PVC tape). - Trimming takes place according to a strictly defined scheme. That is, this work does not consist only in the fact that "I went and sawed where I wanted and when."It will do more harm than good.
On this issue, there is also the very opposite opinion, that the best time for cutting branches is autumn. It is not worth arguing, because this statement is also true. Probably, it makes sense to consult a specialist, as much depends on the local climate, the apple tree, its age, the specific goal pursued by the summer resident, cutting off branches, and a number of other factors. And only then decide on the time of this garden event.
