Tree pruning at the apple tree »When & how is pruning?

The cut in winter

The apple tree pruning in winter usually represents the most important intervention of the whole year. Since the tree is in sap dormancy between December and the beginning of March, wounds from tree pruning can heal relatively quickly and without problems at mild temperatures. It also focuses on one Thinning out in winter, the entire energy of the tree is used to sprout the remaining buds and blossoms. Since no leaves obscure the view of the main branches and twigs of the tree in winter, you can also deform the tree at this time of year Treetop better recognize and fix. So you can make the tree easier to shape and give him the desired Size and height give. If larger branches are removed during winter pruning in order to obtain a tree top that is permeable to light and air, the pruning must not be made exactly horizontally. Otherwise, rainwater left standing on branch stumps could become a breeding ground for various Fungal diseases develop.

The cut in summer

Also at Summer cut the twigs should always be cut so that they get a compact shape with sufficient stability for a high number of fruit. To do this, the cut should always be made in such a way that a pair of buds or leaves faces outwards at the upper end of the branch. You should also remove branches that are growing too close to a branch and not sticking out from it at an angle of at least 45 degrees. In summer it is usually the right one time to remove the puddles of water that rise up into the sky from the top of the treetop. Otherwise, these would only cost the tree unnecessary energy, which it needs for the ripening of sweet and aromatic fruits. The summer pruning should not be carried out during periods of pronounced heat, and the tree must then be regularly sufficient watered will.

The cut of the apple tree in autumn

Also in autumn it doesn't hurt to check the apple tree in the garden for any malformations. At this time, you should primarily pay attention to the following things when cutting:

• inwardly growing branches
• Fruit mummies
• dry branches

A high number of fruits can sometimes cause branches to break off under the weight of the apples. These can be recognized in autumn by their withered leaves and easily removed. Fruit mummies on the branches suggest one illness or on one Fungal attack and should definitely be removed and removed. If branches that have grown inward are removed from the treetop in autumn, the remaining branches receive enough light in spring for new shoots.

Tips & Tricks

The tree pruning should be carried out with sharp planting scissors with a clean cut edge so that the cuts can heal well. Use a suitable preparation from a specialist retailer to treat very thick branches to avoid any Pathogens can penetrate the tree.