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How to Prune this Apricot Tree

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

Hi. I'm wondering if I should prune this Apricot tree by removing the two branche at the base and only keep the straight branch on the left. I realize I would be losing 2/3 of the tree but am wondering if this is better long term. It's 3 years old. Guessing should have addressed this in year one or two. Any advice is welcome as I haven't grown apricot trees before. I started this and three others from seed
Thanks


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  • 7 years ago

    im not an arborist but cutting 2 of three is pretty harsh. I'd keep the 2 on the right then see how it recovers. then ultimately go for the most centered.

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