Empire Apple

Malus domestica 'Red Empire'

Empire is one of the best eating apples you will find. Only medium in size, it is a steady bearer on grower friendly trees. The red fruit has a McIntosh-Jonathan like look. The flavor is excellent with white flesh. The fruit can be used for all purposes.

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Malus domestica 'Red Empire' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Empire is a grower friendly apple. Early blooming. Produces well. Easy to train and maintain. It is susceptible to fire blight, so don't push it too hard.

A Little History about Empire Apple Empire was bred at the Geneva Station in New York in 1945 as a cross of McIntosh and Delicious. It took a while to "catch on", but Grandpa sold many trees of it in the 1970's when it became very popular.

Malus domestica 'Red Empire' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Early blooming • Pollinizer needed • Thin heavily for size	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive • Spreading habit	Harvest Period • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Very crisp • Keeps well • Complex flavor • Sub-acid flavor	Site Requirements • Very hardy • Full Sun	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Good for sauce • Canning or freezing • Juice or Cider • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for pies