RE: Opinion on my tree selection.
I planted 10 firecracker crabapples last week... They are late harvest and grow apples about 2 inches around with red flesh. I opened up some openings and protected the trees (5-6 footers) with the slash/branches from the felled trees. Everything is sprouting and I hope there is better browse to distract the deer.... Will find out in the next two weeks.
My plan is to grab "leftover trees" at the end of the season sale and plant them as well....