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Does anyone have any experience with correcting the way a apple tree stands?
Just to explain, when I took over my allotment plot there were a number of fruit trees present, the tree in question is an apple tree and from ground level to tip is probably about a metre and half. The problem I think is a combination of the tree never being planted properly and poorly staked so the result is that I have an apple tree whose trunk sits at somewhere between a 45 and 60 degree angle from the ground.
It produced a large number of apples this year so seems healthy enough from that perspective but I'd really like to correct the way its stood and return it to a 90 degree angle so it can continue as an upright tree.
So whats the best way of accomplishing this?
If I just force the tree upright and stake/tie it into position I'll inevitably break and/or damage some of the root system. Would this cause too much damage or would it actually promote new root growth?
The least damaging way to my mind would be to spend time digging up the roots and then repositioning the tree before backfilling the soil. Would this be the recommended way?
I'll obviously wait until he leaves have fallen and the tree has entered dormancy before I start looking at moving it but I'd like to make plans now. Any suggestions appreciated.
Just to explain, when I took over my allotment plot there were a number of fruit trees present, the tree in question is an apple tree and from ground level to tip is probably about a metre and half. The problem I think is a combination of the tree never being planted properly and poorly staked so the result is that I have an apple tree whose trunk sits at somewhere between a 45 and 60 degree angle from the ground.
It produced a large number of apples this year so seems healthy enough from that perspective but I'd really like to correct the way its stood and return it to a 90 degree angle so it can continue as an upright tree.
So whats the best way of accomplishing this?
If I just force the tree upright and stake/tie it into position I'll inevitably break and/or damage some of the root system. Would this cause too much damage or would it actually promote new root growth?
The least damaging way to my mind would be to spend time digging up the roots and then repositioning the tree before backfilling the soil. Would this be the recommended way?
I'll obviously wait until he leaves have fallen and the tree has entered dormancy before I start looking at moving it but I'd like to make plans now. Any suggestions appreciated.
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