How to Prune This Apple Tree?

[SwampCat]

I planted this apple tree last year. Top got broken out and now putting on a lot of vegetation down low to the ground. It does have a shoot that looks like it will continue on up and make a central leader. What do I do with the rest of the branches. Let them go this year and prune off next winter - wait another year or two, or get them now? Thanks

 

[Ben.MN/WI]

Trim them next year during the dormant season.

 

[TenPoint]

Trim them next year during the dormant season.

Yup, looks like he's got the start of a new central leader. Wait til next winter and hack away.

 

[Telemark]

Wait and prune in winter.

 

[Barndog56]

Clear off anything within 6 to 8 Inches of your new central leader so the tree isn't confused about where to send the most resources. Then get the rest next winter.