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Tall apple tree #925505

Asked March 06, 2026, 8:47 AM EST

How do I reduce the height of my apple tree? I need to take off 10 to 15 feet.

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for your question for Extension Master Gardeners. Now is the perfect time to prune your apple tree, but how you accomplish it depends on many factors including age, height and appearance of your tree. Not knowing which circumstance you have, I have included an Extension article which will help you out with different scenarios. There are videos on this page also:

Pruning and training apple trees | UMN Extension

You can also rent a tall saw or pruners to reach up high in your tree. Good luck!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 08, 2026, 12:18 PM EDT

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