Red Empire Apple
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.
Pricing
Height12-16 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsEmpire 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.
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A Little HistoryEmpire 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.
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Thin heavily for size |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Spreading habit |
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Average vigor |
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Early to bear |
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Very productive |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Very crisp |
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Keeps well |
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Complex flavor |
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Sub-acid flavor |
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Site Requirements
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Good for pies |
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Good for sauce |
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Canning or freezing |
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Juice or Cider |
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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