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- From: Tom Olenio <tolenio@sentex.net>
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- Subject: [NAFEX] Apple tree training
- Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2003 13:26:48 -0500
Hello,
I am training an apple tree and have a couple questions regarding training.
What is the best method to weight (or tie) branches to grow in a more lateral
position, without
damaging the young branch?
My ultimate goal is an umbrella trained apple tree.
Secondly, I have read that a "weak" central leader is desirable, as it slows
tree height, but
still sends enough hormone down that other leaders do not emerge. What is
the best way to make a
central leader "weak"?
lastly, eventually I will have to remove the central leader to achive the
umbrella shape. When
is this done?
Thanks,
Tom
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Thomas Olenio
Ontario, Canada
Hardiness Zone 6a
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[NAFEX] Apple tree training,
Tom Olenio, 03/01/2003
- Re: [NAFEX] Apple tree training, Doreen Howard, 03/01/2003
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