When/how do I prune some 3 yr old espalier apple and plum trees? Thanx

I don't know which area to prune. The plum especially has long up-growing spurs at the top. Are these what I should be training onto the wire or cutting back.
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  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on May 21, 2017

    Are this fruit bearing or ornamental trees?

  • 1240839 1240839 on May 21, 2017

    Not being flip, but Google it, in images. Each tree requires different pruning. Aren't they leafed out by now?

    Pruning fruit trees should be done before bud break. You can do corrective pruning any time, but it may affect fruit production for this season.

    • Jacqueline Anne Murdoch Jacqueline Anne Murdoch on May 21, 2017

      thanks Rebecca. I will do that and I wasn't looking to actually prune them now but at the end of the year. I was trying to get ahead of myself and find out what I need to do. but thanks for the google hint.

  • Jacqueline Anne Murdoch Jacqueline Anne Murdoch on May 21, 2017

    they are fruit bearing so obviously I am looking for info for the wend of the year as to what to do.