Question: This is a question regarding fruit tree pruning.  Is there a treatment I can use on freshly pruned cuts to prevent apple scab from taking advantage of the fresh wound? I’m a beginner, hobbyist fruit tree grower, mainly apples. I have some 2 to 3 year old trees myself, but am also trying to read more Is there a treatment that can be used on freshly pruned cuts of apple trees to prevent disease?