This will encourage lower growing laterals and a clear stem of 36 inches. Trees - Cut the main stem back to around 48 inches between November-March and remove any lower branches.Initial Pruning Of A 1 Year Old Maiden Tree

The first tier should be 18 inches above ground level and each subsequent tier 15 inches apart. Using vine eyes and galvanised wire create a set of tiers.

Espaliers - Plant espalier apple trees at least 6ft / 1.8m apart. Espalier trained trees will require a wire support system to be trained along.

Using vine eyes and galvanised wire create a set of tiers approximately 18 inches apart. Cordon trained trees will require a wire support system to be trained along.

Cordon M9 - Plant cordon M9 apple trees at least 3ft /1m apart.

Our tree planting kit contains everything you need including rootgrow and rabbit guard. A stake and tie is needed to support your apple tree. those on a MM106 rootstock) is 15ft / 4.5 and dwarf trees(e.g. The minimum recommended space between trees (e.g.

Trees (including dwarf) - Apple trees should be spaced according to their rootstock.

These can be used in conjunction with the bullet point advice below that is specific to training Apple trees into various forms.

Our planting guides contain step by step instructions and videos on how to plant container/rootball trees or plant bare root trees. Our pot grown Apple trees can be planted at any time of the year, whereas bare root Apple trees can only be planted between November and March. For Northern positions chose a hardier variety - see 'Choosing Apple trees'. Full sun is preferred, but some shade will be tolerated. Apple trees will grow in most soils that are moist yet free draining, avoiding tricky salt-laden air and shallow alkaline soils.

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