The special varieties we sell are absolutely the most disease-resistant trees you can buy anywhere. Our trees are bred for disease resistance, longevity, bountiful crops of fruit, and later bloom dates (to ensure a crop when a late frost occurs in the spring). In fact, our specialty trees can easily produce fruit for 100 years. Imagine the disappointment when your discount tree doesn’t produce fruit or dies 5-10 years after planting. There is simply no management practice you can do that will make up for starting out with inferior trees.