Choose the shape

It's best to decide on the shape for a new tree right from the start and train it to set up a clear framework for that shape. It will be easy to maintain after that.

It's harder to correct the shape later on with pruning.

The 2-page pdf below shows how to train the most popular shapes, and recommends the shapes that best suit certain types of fruit tree.

You can either click on it to view on screen or download and print.