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Apple trees for zone 8b

 
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What apple trees are y’all growing or would recommend? I don’t know anyone with a successful tree I  can take cuttings from.
 
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I'm in 9a and planted a Summer Banana and a Horse this winter. I've been told they'll do well here, but I can't yet confirm that. I bought them from Century Farm Orchards. My fingers are crossed for success.
 
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I am in zone 8b and currently have a Golden Delicious and a Crabapple. I have the crabapple because it's such a good variety for cross-pollination. I'd also like to use it for apple cider vinegar and pectin production once it starts setting fruit.

I am hoping to get an Anna and a Fuji soon. Those are both low-chill hours requirements.

This might be a good resource for you when searching for other low-chill trees: https://www.amodernhomestead.com/best-apple-trees-for-southern-climates/

Edited to add that I found a sprouting seed inside a Pink Lady apple. We planted it, and it's now about 6 inches tall. It'll be a fun experiment to see what becomes of it.

Here is a basic map of US predicted chill hours: http://www.gardenality.com/Articles/1055/Resources/Calculators-and-Charts/Chill-Hours-Map-Chart-For-United-States/default.html When investigating any tree that has a chill requirement, this is a good resource.
 
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