It seems, most people trying to prune their own fruit trees simply cut back the wood without having an understanding of how and precisely where on the tree apples actually grow. Poor pruning results in the tree putting it’s energy into a lot of wasted growth, which translates to less nutrients and flavour being provided for the fruit itself. If you want to maximise your fruits’ quality, listen to master pruner, Geoff Brooke, as he shares his knowledge and techniques.
Please note, pear trees , plums and other varieties are pruned differently to apple trees shown above.