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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