Like to have an espaliered apple tree…. what is the best apple for NC (near Gastonia) Thanks

Answer 1

The best trees to train in this way are spur-bearing apples. Here are two articles that should be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/spur-bearing-apple-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/espalier-instructions.htm

This article lists apple trees for your hardiness zone, which is 7b:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-apple-trees.htm