Starting an Orchard in Zone 5a

[Richard]

@cfschrock
Welcome!
You’ve received some stellar advice already. This might also come in handy, but perhaps there’s another more suitable to your region.

Scott's Apple Experiences Through 2022

Apples 2005-2022 Some people requested an update on my apple experiences so here it is! The previous one is here. I have tried many apples and am now whittling down to a few ones that are excellent on all counts. In my climate many rot badly and I have had to eliminate many otherwise excellent apples for that reason. I am in zone 7 but the orchard is on a south hill so it has the summer heat factor of further south than I am located. Also many trees are in the shade for too much of the day…