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[JoanRRosenberg@aol.com]

I have the same problem -   water table is 6-8 feet down.  You have to be 
very careful with the rootstocks.  On my property I cannot grow Gisela (any 
kind), or Mazzard, and Nemaguard suckers a tree to death. The apples don't 
die, just don't fruit.  I found, of all apple rootstocks, Antonovka was the 
best, if slow growing, and I just have to keep it pruned.  Try your peaches 
on Citation, Lovell Peach, or Siberian C Peach.  You may have to just buy and 
try several trees, same variety, different rootstock, and watch them for 3 
years. Then you will know for sure.  JoanRRosenberg LI NY