The first pruning of a just-planted fruit tree is essential for the lifetime health and productivity of the tree. In this video, Orin Martin reviews the shape of the tree to determine what shape, either "open center" or " modified central leader", best suites the structure of the tree.
PART 2 of 4: https://youtu.be/8-jHWsI2GYk
PART 3 of 4: https://youtu.be/1LbJUqUm8j8
PART 4 of 4: https://youtu.be/AN-zlr4isIo
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