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 midseason and is an excellent pollen source for other varieties. Resistant to mildew and fire blight. Prone to biennial bearing.
Plant Needs
Zone: 5 to 8
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Type: Flowering
Plant Use: Tree or Shrub
Breeder
