Step over apples

I have three dwarf apples to train into step overs. I have a really pedantic question... I want to train them across a length of 1.5 m each.

Is it better to plant them on one end of each length to have one main branch or to put them in the middle and have two shorter main branches either side of the trunk?

Or does it not matter either way?


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Sorry I can't answer your question but wondering why you want step overs? A friend of mine bought 6 at HUGE expense about 5 years ago and since then has been lucky to get enough Apples to make an Apple pie!

 

I have to admit it's mainly to try it out as an experiment, but also through lack of space. They're for my allotment and I'm not allowed trees on it. Perhaps dwarf ones might be OK but I don't want to upset anyone at the start :D

 

Fair dos Jack, I wasn't trying to be nasty just maybe letting others know they aren't the all singing and dancing alternative to normal trees. Friend got hers partly to save space but also to be a bit "in fashion"!. Yup did save space alright but as regards being great producers, definitely a waste of time. Maybe yours will be more productive.

 

Don't worry I didn't take it as nasty at all sounds like sensible sound advice to be honest. I'm not convinced a tiny plant can produce lots of apples either. I guess it is quite faddy. Fingers crossed though


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