Q.Is it too late to pinch back my apple tree plant?
Can I still pinch back my apple tree plant if it’s grown about a foot? I thought I was supposed to wait until there were 3 or 4 leaf layers before doing it. But after this article, I’m not sure…
Froginastorm
Answered on July 22, 2015
My apple tree plants are still a seedling. It's still a little stem with 3 and 4 leaf layers - like this
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00Downtoearthdigs
Answered on July 22, 2015
I think your seedling is small yet for pruning.
Here is some more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-planting.htm
https://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/Resource000588_Rep610.pdf
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