It is created by training an upright leading stem and evenly spaced tiers of wide-angled branches. Apples are also suitable subjects for dwarf pyramids, and on very restrictive rootstocks they may even be grown in large pots. You can prune these in the same way as for the pear pyramids. During the tree's second summer, leave the vertical leader and trim new laterals on main branches. Cut the new growth on the branch leaders to six leaves of the previous season's growth supports.
Summer pruning Regular annual pruning can begin during the second summer after planting.
Leave the vertical leader untouched, but shorten new growth at the ends of side branches to five to six leaves long. Cut to a bud on the underside to direct growth outwards. Trim new laterals growing from branches to three leaves to start forming spurs, and shorten any sideshoots, or sublaterals, growing from spurs to just one leaf. Dwarf pyramid pear Summer pruning Winter pruning Tree fruit shapes Search for plants by plant name or sun exposure and soil type. Send your problems to our experts or read their answers to other gardening questions.