R.I.P. Tree

Well, it's official - my tree is on the way to the great big orchard in the sky. It has canker.

And because the disease is on the trunk there's nothing that can be done so it's getting whipped out. And while this is very sad, I am already thinking to the future and my new apple tree, most probably from Buttersworth Organic Nursery, a Scottish nursery who grow organic fruit trees that will flourish in these parts.

I am waiting for some advice but if anyone has an suggestions of which type I should go for let me know!