If I am not mistaken Blossom buds form on tips of older branches . It
doesn't pay to leave unwanted branches if it looks messy. Sometimes it is good to
have A sacrifice branch to draw the tree's resources and give the older
brsnches a chance to develop flower buds.
SteveW

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