The best time to prune apple trees is late winter to early spring. It would be best to prune the trees just before they flower and begin to leaf out. Avoid pruning trees in the fall since this can reduce their winterhardiness.
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Last Updated: April 09, 2008
The best time to prune apple trees is late winter to early spring. It would be best to prune the trees just before they flower and begin to leaf out. Avoid pruning trees in the fall since this can reduce their winterhardiness.
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