Empire apple
Malus domestica 'Empire'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 15 feet tall12 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pinkish white
- Fall color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic (pH 6.0-7.0)
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Empire' apple (Malus domestica 'Empire') is a fruit tree for food gardens, pollinator gardens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is grown for fresh eating and juice. The crisp, sweet fruit tastes best straight from the tree. The New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva bred it in 1945.
Pairs well with Flowering quince, Garlic chives, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and African marigold.