Do I need a nurse limb?

ribs1 · October 19, 2022, 6:47pm

I am planning to top work 2-3 mature trees this spring. Do I need a nurse limb?
Thanks

BlueBerry · October 19, 2022, 6:49pm

Maybe or not…but it’ll improve the odds of success.

Richard · October 19, 2022, 7:02pm

It varies. Definitely for Mango.

ribs1 · October 19, 2022, 7:09pm

Sorry, these are apple trees

clarkinks · October 19, 2022, 7:48pm

How old are the apples? Apple trees that are old sometimes die from being topworked. Would definately use a nurse branch.