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Maire
November 17th, 2007, 12:47 PM
I planted a 'Katy' apple tree last winter and have been delighted with the blossom and apples (though the squirrels stole every single one). I'm now wondering about pruning. It looks pretty small and I want it to grow and bush out so I'm not sure about pruning. What is a lateral and how do you go about pruning them. I have tiny little side shoots that are too small to prune.
I'll post some pics to illustrate. As always any advice will be most gratefully received.

Maire
November 17th, 2007, 12:57 PM
Some more pics attached.

sue1002
November 17th, 2007, 08:31 PM
This page might be of help to you Maire http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0807/applesummerpruing.asp

The laterals are new shoots.