Malus 'Empire'
Empire Apple
- Great for Fresh Eating!
- Crisp, medium-sized apple
- Dark, red-blushed skin
- Cream flesh that is sweet and slightly tart
- Bountiful mid September harvest
- Disease resistant
- Bears young and reliably
- Good storage life
- Category: Shrub, Edibles
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 12-15 ft
- Spread: 12-15 ft
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
Purchase options for Empire Apple
- Size: #7 5-6'
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$125.00
Empire' is a cross between 'McIntosh' and 'Red Delicious'. The result is a crisp, medium-sized apple with dark, red-blushed skin and cream flesh that is sweet with a slightly tart flavor. Get ready for a bountiful harvest of quality fruit in mid September! A good disease resistant apple that bears young and reliably even in hot summer climates. Makes a good pollinator for 'Winesap','Gravenstein' and 'Jonagold'. A tasty, fresh-eating apple with a good storage life.
Growing Tips for Malus 'Empire'
Thrives in full sun in average, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Prune in late winter. Prune in winter to promote open branching and good airflow for fruiting.