Best home orchard apple trees?

Question

I want to purchase an apple tree for my home and have been reading about all the diseases they are prone too. So what is the best kind of apple tree to plant so i dont have to spray pesticides all the time. I also dont want any crazy flavor apples....i read about pineapple tasting apple trees...i just want a regular old apple....

Answer 1

It can be very complex to pick the correct apple tree. Something that would work well for one region could be very wrong for another. Also, it's important to keep in mind the soil in the area (is it acidic, is there a lot of clay, has there been other apple trees planted in the spot).

Another important factor is preference. Do you want something that you can just pick and eat? Or, do you want an apple that is best for pies and applesauce?

Not only do you have to keep pests in mind, but also the fungal infections (such as cedar apple rust, flyspeck, etc.).