Apple x 'Empire'

Apple x 'Empire': Firm Fruit for Autumn Picking

Empire carries red-blushed apples with a firm texture and sweet flavour, generally ready in October. Spring flowers soften the branches before the developing crop brings colour back to the tree in autumn.

Plant Characteristics:

• Flower Colour: White, Pale Pink
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil; Average to Dry Soil

Uses and Benefits: Plant Empire for fresh eating and a moderate period of storage. Its firm fruit is a practical addition to an orchard planted for crisp apples rather than only cooking varieties.

Care Instructions: Arrange compatible cross-pollination and give the canopy plenty of sun. Thin an overloaded crop, maintain even moisture during fruit development and check individual apples for maturity before storing them.