Apple, Empire, 7 gal (5-7 ft)
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Get ready for a bountiful harvest of sweet & slightly tart, firm & crisp red fruit in mid September!
Tree Features:
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: early Spring
Mature Height: 12-15 ft
Mature Spread: 12-15 ft
Harvest: A bountiful harvest of medium-sized dark red fruit in mid-September
Zone: 4-8
Pollination: Cross-pollination by a different variety of early or early-mid Spring blooming apple tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success.
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 7 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Dark red-blushed skin , light green blush & cream flesh
Texture: Smooth & thin skin, firm, crisp & light juice
Taste: Perfect balance of sweet & tart when eaten fresh, balanced acidity
Cooking: Good for cooking & baking, sauce & cider
Origin: New York
Other notes:
- Excellent for using & eating fresh from the tree
- Good storage life
- Cross between a McIntosh & a Red Delicious
- A good disease resistant apple that bears young and reliably, even in hot summer climates
Care:
- Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)
- Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work)