I just planted this tree- and believe it or not, pruning off all this is actually going to help this root system establish. Cutting off this main central leader will help change the overall structure of the tree three to thirty years down the road. Making what looks to be a drastic cut, is going to be extremely beneficial in the future. We’ll make more, precise cuts in the Spring. Fall is the perfect time to prune your fruit trees! Pruning in the cooler months encourages healthy growth and ensur