Empire Apple Tree potted_trees_bushes_fall_2024 The shrub has a compact

The shrub has a compact

was developed in Canada from a cross between Rescue and Melba apples​​

It is also commonly planted as an ornamental tree in parks and large landscapes due to its impressive size and shape

Stratification Required: 4 months cold

Empire Apple Tree potted_trees_bushes_fall_2024 The shrub has a compactEmpire is McIntosh crossed with Red Delicious from New York released in 1966. Medium dark red fruit with firm fine textured flesh and balanced sweet tart flavor; ripens mid season and stores two to three months. Productive tree with moderate scab resistance; somewhat prone to fire blight in humid sites. Cold hardiness: Zone 4Plant Details One year old trees grafted onto one or two year old rootstocks. Apple trees are typically 12 to 20" tall.