apple tree pruning training
Gain expertise in professional apple tree pruning to increase yields, enhance fruit quality, and ensure orchard safety. Master systematic cutting techniques, hazard management, and three-season planning to prevent branch failures, optimise light penetration, and maintain high productivity in mature orchards over the long term.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This training provides a straightforward, step-by-step method to assess orchard blocks, establish pruning goals, and make safe, effective cuts on both young and mature apple trees. You'll discover how to control tree height, width, fruiting branches, and canopy light exposure, all while minimising risks like accidents, diseases, and branch breakages. Develop a comprehensive three-season pruning strategy that enhances fruit yield, size, colour, and sustained orchard productivity through informed, recorded choices.
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Develop skills
- Professional pruning techniques: shape mature apple tree canopies for optimal yield and safety.
- Orchard hazard management: handle pruning risks, use personal protective equipment, and operate tools safely.
- Block evaluation skills: assess tree health, prioritise pruning needs, and create work plans.
- Three-season pruning strategy: plan cuts across seasons for consistent, improved yields.
- Canopy management: monitor light levels, fruiting spurs, and wounds to adjust pruning effectively.
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