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Blooming apple trees, what could be more beautiful? This magical aroma, combined with white spreading inflorescences, beckons, bewitching with its appearance. How can you cut them off? It turns out that this is a necessary procedure that has a beneficial effect on the future harvest and growth of the tree.
Primrose on a young apple tree
Should I cut it off? On this score, there are many arguments that both opponents and supporters of this method offer. This is not surprising, because everyone wants to collect the maximum high-quality harvest from an apple tree. Someone never gets a hand to pick these snow-white flowers. Many gardeners believe that the apple tree itself can throw off all unnecessary inflorescences.
The tree needs help
In modern conditions, one should not rely heavily on natural processes, it is better to help the trees yourself. Why wait for the apple tree to throw off unnecessary buds by itself, if you can simply cut them off? If we are talking about a newly planted plant, then nothing is observed here except for the benefit. First of all, it itself must get stronger and get used to the new soil, and only then, after a season, give all its strength to its future fruits.
How to deal with a perennial apple tree
During the period of active growth of the tree, it must be freed from most of the inflorescences. Indeed, in the first years, the apple tree continues to grow, giving a lot of energy to the formation of new branches and strengthening the trunk. By removing the buds, the gardener will remain with the harvest, while the tree will feel as comfortable as possible.
Important!
If, after a couple of years, the apple tree looks absolutely strong and healthy, then you don't need to pick off the inflorescences. Here, as in many other plants, each tree must be considered individually, judiciously assessing its condition.
