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    Empire Apple

    Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Empire'

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 10'-40'
    • W: 9'-15'

    planting zones

    • 4a-11

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    Empire Apple plant details

    Empire Apple is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Empire Apple

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 9 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: semi-dwarf

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Empire Apple

    USDA Zones: 4a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Macintosh type, mid to late Oct. firm crisp flesh, stores well long term. Disease resistant, needs a pollinator

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Empire Apple plant

    How to Grow Empire Apple

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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