2ndHand
5 year old buck +
Just to look at this from another angle. What size, do you want to have something with a permanent support system, will you be able to permanently fence? The reason I ask is I'm wondering if you would want to go smaller. If it were me, and these were for me I would always go smaller, but you need to fence and build a good support system. Mid sized, M-26, m7, g30 would fit the bill, they should be staked for at least 4 years if not more for 26 and G30, and if you block fence you can start scaffolds low for ease of training, pruning and picking. Also dwarf trees could be good for you too, but they really need a good support system. B9, G11 or 16 would fit that bill. Other than for deer, I'd never grow on B118, m111 or standard for myself.
Keep in mind a sandy loam is ideal for apples, so I'm not sure how "sandy" you believe the soil is. Obviously real sandy is tough on them, but a good sandy loam and several rootstocks would be acceptable.
Hi Maya, My property is in a newly growing frac sand mining area. No mines nearby yet. However, the area in which I would like to plant the apple trees has a better soil mix. My hope was not to fence, but I can look into it. I was planning on going with individual cages made of concrete wire. Of the mid and dwarf size what would be the most hardy for my winters and limited watering ability?
Thank you!!
Jeff