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Antique Apples
About Budding
Ripening
Chart
for Apples
Empire
Empire is a cross between a McIntosh and a Red Delicious. Empire was created in Geneva, New York in 1966.
Fruit:
Empire’s flesh is juicy, white and has a crisp texture. Empire is a dark red apple that is very waxy.
Bloom Time:
Mid April
Bloom Color:
Light pink - white
Pollination:
Diploid
Fruit Ripening
Time:
September
Rootstocks:
EMLA 26 Dwarf Mature
Height 10-12ft.
EMLA 111 Semi-Dwarf Mature Height 18-22ft.
BUD 9 Dwarf Mature Height 8-10ft.
Tree Characteristics:
Upright vigorous tree that is very consistent in its crop.
Exposure:
Full sun
Comments:
Empire is an excellent dessert apple and makes good cider.
