What to do about leaning apple tree in garden?

[AMarst]

We recently moved into a new house and the apple tree in the garden is leaning fairly significantly. The previous owners have propped it with a bit of 2x4, but just wondering if there's any more permanent fixes we can look into?

[Peasgood]

You could cut that outward branch off just above the top of the piece of wood, not perfect but would help.

A bit more involved but you could plant a rootstock and graft it into the existing tree to permanently replace the piece of wood.

The tree is a bit challenged by the fence and the house and will always grow toward the light.

[nepia]

Or leave it alone.

 

You call that a lean?!

[Commando]

3 hours ago, nepia said:

Or leave it alone.

 

You call that a lean?!

 

[Commando]

Bloody Eunice!!