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

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.

Hardiness Zone 4-8

Height 12-15 ft
Spread 12-15 ft