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Plant Quick Guide
Growing Zones:
4-8.
Mature Height:
15-20 ft
Mature Width:
15-20 ft
Sunlight:
Full (6-8 hours)
Spacing:
15-20 ft
Chill Hours:
800-1000
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Flower Color:
Pale Pink-White
Harvest Time:
September-October
Years to Bear:
3-5 years
Pollinator:
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR
Apple Trees - Empire
Malus domestica
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.
$69.95
Unit price
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SKU: APPEMP05G
Description
The Empire Apple is a cross between the Red Delicious and McIntosh apple varieties, known for its crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor. These apples ripen in mid to late fall and are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and making applesauce. Empire apples offer a balanced sweetness with a slight tang, making them a versatile and popular choice in many kitchens.
Key Features:
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Balanced Flavor: A combination of sweet and tart flavors that make it perfect for snacking or using in recipes.
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Crisp Texture: Firm, crunchy flesh that holds its shape in cooking and baking.
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Bright Red Skin: Attractive, deep red skin that gives the fruit a classic apple look.
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Versatile Use: Great for fresh eating, pies, applesauce, and cider-making.
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Cold Hardy: Performs well in cooler climates, making it suitable for northern regions.
Mature Size:
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Height: 12–15 feet
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Spread: 12–15 feet
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Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
Zones: 4–8
Chill Hours:
600–800 chill hours required for optimal fruiting.
Care Instructions:
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun for optimal fruiting and flavor development.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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Watering: Water deeply but infrequently, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Pruning: Prune annually in winter to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged wood.
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Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with another apple variety for best fruit set.
Landscape Uses:
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Perfect for home orchards, small gardens, or as an ornamental tree in yards.
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Great for fresh eating, pies, applesauce, and cider-making.
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Attractive red fruit adds ornamental value to your landscape.
With its balanced flavor, firm texture, and reliable yield, the Empire Apple is a wonderful addition to any orchard or garden. Whether you're looking for a versatile apple for snacking, baking, or making sauces, Empire apples will provide you with delicious fruit year after year.
More Information: Apple Growing Guide
Shipping
At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.
We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide
Apple Trees - Empire
