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  1. Eleni Kavadias

    Eleni Kavadias Apprentice Gardener

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    This is my first visit to a forum. Im a beginner gardner and have no clue about pretty much anything so I hope everyones experience can help me. I have 2 questions regarding my apple tree. First I should mention I live in Norway as this is probably of some relevance.
    1- I want to move the tree. Its been growing on rock and over the winter storms a large conifer was blown over, lifting all the earth around it. This apple tree was therefore pulled half out and now its roots are exposed and the tree is at a 45 degree angle. When should I do this and are there any tips on how I can do this safely and easily?
    2- This tree is not looking very strong. Its very tall and spindly. Most of the apples are on the top branch which is really thin. I thought that maybe I should just cut the tree back to almost the trunk after transplanting it to let it start again and grow stronger and sturdier. Is this a bad idea? Is there a better way??
     
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    Hello Eleni and :sign0016: to Gardeners corner...you'll enjoy it here:dbgrtmb:
    As for your tree i'm afraid i can't help you there but hang on and you'll soon recieve all the help you need:SUNsmile:
     
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    • Phil A

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      Welcome to Gardeners Corner:sign0016:

      Apples do respond well to a hard pruning, but you probably won't get any fruit for 2 seasons. If its growing spindly then its probably not getting enough light. Was the conifer shading it?
       
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      Hello and welcome to the forum Eleni:)
       
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        Welcome to GC Eleni. We also need to consider the height of an apple tree before moving it elsewhere. How tall is it?
         
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