So, we have this apple tree in the back yard that has suffered many years of neglect now (I'll estimate about 15 years or so); no pruning, no spraying, nothing. The tree is roughly 12 feet tall. The poor guy was so overloaded with small fruits last year I though it was going to lose branches from the weight alone. Is there any hope of getting this tree back in shape so that it will bear better tasting, bigger fruits? Now, I have no experience with taking care of fruit trees, so I need the super beginners explanation.
If you need photos of the tree or any other information I will do my best to supply it; even if it means shuffling through 3 feet of snow to figure it out. :-)
Thanks in advance everyone.
