6 Spring 1996; this is how one cuts it back. The long branch to the left should still be growing and fattening the lower limb.
7 Spring 1996; this is how I cut it back. Most people would do it this way. I would not anymore. It creates immediate satsifaction by producing an immediately good looking tree. But it sacrifices future quality.
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27 Fall 2004; virtual with the snake from Paradise.X
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29 Spring 2007; back side. Not so bad either.
30 Spring 2007; the apple tree looks convincing even without foliage by now.