apple Pruning advice for young Apple trees

[Myatix]

Hi Everyone,

This os my first post so I hope you dont mind me asking such a newbie question…

 

i have planted 2 new Apple trees in our garden. A Bramley and a Braeburn both on MM106 root stock. 
 

I Would really like some advice on creating a beautiful open center tree that will be focal features of the garden.

 

The below images are of the Bramley Apple that we planted last summer and must be at least 3 years old I would guess. I have tried to prune it but I am uncertain if the 3 central branches are too vertical? Ideally the first set of branches needs to be high enough to get a lawn mower under but low enough so we can pick as much fruit as possible on a small ladder.

 

 

Bramley (Hedge is South side and fence west)
 

I plan to mulch under both trees with wood chips soon and remove some of the grass to accelerate growth but any further tips would be appreciated.

 

the next set of images is the Braeburn that was planted a month ago and I hope to keep reasonably small compared to the Bramley. Can anyone give me some tips on pruning this 2 year old apple tree?

 

 

 

Braeburn (Hedge is north side)

All the advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Peasgood]

42 minutes ago, Myatix said:

Would an M26 root stock need staking with a Bramley?

I would think it would benefit from a stake the first few years but would probably be OK after that.

 

[Myatix]

5 hours ago, Peasgood said:

I would think it would benefit from a stake the first few years but would probably be OK after that.

 

So you feel an M26 would be a the best option vs M7 or M116 in that location, with a loam/slightly clay soil?

 

I want to try and get it right this time!

[Peasgood]

I don't think there is a great lot between any of them tbh other than 106 may get too big.