Dead branch Honey Crisp apple tree removal - Ask Extension
This spring our apple trees are blooming like crazy however there is a dead branch on honey crisp. Also a tent worm hut invaded that same branch a cou...
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Dead branch Honey Crisp apple tree removal #867663
Asked May 08, 2024, 7:58 PM EDT
This spring our apple trees are blooming like crazy however there is a dead branch on honey crisp. Also a tent worm hut invaded that same branch a couple years ago. Don't know if it had anything to do with it. Also we've had severe drought past 3 years. It's spring here now, if I only knew dead branch was there I would have removed it during February. I need to know how to deal with it while it's growing season spring time. Where should I cut branch so I don't weaken any where else or get a disease on tree?
Carver County Minnesota
Expert Response
The U of Mn has prepared an excellent worksheet on growing apples. It includes a detailed section on how to prune the trees and include videos. These should guide you in pruning your tree. Don't wait until winter to prune the dead branch - do it now, according to the recommendations.
https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-apples
https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-apples
