Empire Apple

Empire Apple Tree Malus domestica 'Empire' 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. Available sizes: 7 Gallon Container • 10 Year Size: 10-15' tall & wide • Hardiness Zone: 4-8 • Sun Exposure: Full Sun • Pollinator Required: Gala, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious