Go to your local agriculture division

Talk to folks at your local division
about what you can and can't grow successfully there.

Do some research into pruning for that sort of tree,
perhaps even training of younger branches,
to make tree stronger for fruit bearing,
and does it need a *cross pollenating tree.

Important! How high will the tree be at maturity,
how does its root structure extend?
(so you don't end up with roots
tearing up your water pipes)
How close to house will it be safe to plant it,
after taking into consideration full maturity ht,
and spread out limbs.

All these factors will decide
whether your fruit bearing tree
journey of growth and learning
will have a successful outcome.

Peach and nectarine trees
have different pruning techniques
than other fruit bearing trees.
Not only that but learn WHERE and at what slant
to trim/prune a branch since this will vary as well.

There is much to be learned
before jumping into a purchase.
Also the tree will love you all the more,
when you care for it
oroperly and healthfully for its optimal growth.

If you cannot grow the *type of apple*
you would like, check out alternatives,
and then try out the fruit at a local market
to decide if that alternative is acceptable to you.

when I lived in southern states,
I was told I could not grow blueberries there.
After researches, I came across a variety that
WOULD grow in southern regions!
I greatly enjoyed every morning going out
and picking a few off my *bush*
(since they were young at the time).

I was also told that I could not have a garden
or even an herbal garden in that area..
yet I grew about 4 garden plot areas my own veggies,
and had about the same number of herbal gardens
thru out my yard.
I just paid close attention
to how they were growing in one area,
and transplanted them to shadier spots or sunnier spots,
as I watched their growth progress.

some plants grow better with certain *companions*
than others as well.

Hope this was of help to you in some way.
Love,
Ami Joi Benton