Empire Apple | Malus 'Empire'

Malus 'Empire'

('McIntosh' & 'Delicious' Red) New York, 1966. Attractive, medium-sized fruit with red blushed skin. Sweet flavor and firm texture. Very good fresh eating apple. Medium storage life. Blooms mid-season and is an excellent pollen source for other varieties. Resistant to mildew and fireblight. Prone to biennial bearing.

Height: 12-15'
Spread: 12-15'
Exposure: Full Sun
Zone: 5-8