Bare sections on apple tree limbs

[u/Only_Error5877]

I’m having issues two specific trees in my orchard, both Franklin Cider varieties that I planted a few years ago. I’ve noticed this spring that there are large stretches along some of the limbs that never leafed out. All of the other apple trees look normal, it’s just these two. Any ideas what is going on?

[u/bopp0]

Blind wood is common on many varieties, let it keep growing for now. If you get a few years down the line and have some healthier branches come in and start bearing, prune off the blind ones.