And be sure to plant several pollinators. Instead, I opt for “what grows best for where I’m planting the trees?” Find several species that are suited for your region. After planting three apple orchards in my lifetime, I have learned not to like fancy.
For fruit trees, you’ll be looking at anywhere from $12 to $70 a tree, depending upon how fancy you want to get. Let’s look at the pros and cons: Bare Root Trees: Pros It just boils down to how much time do you have … and how much money do you want to spend - or should I say “risk?” Bare root apple trees survive better because their root bases are stronger. This is not to say there is no place for container trees.
