Empire Semidwarf – Apple

This apple has become one of the most commonly cultivated apples in America. Empire is an excellent lunchbox apple. Kids love them.

Empire is a vigorous and precocious tree with an attractive, spreading growth habit. It is susceptible to scab, mildew, and bitter rot, but somewhat resistant to fire blight and cedar-apple rust. Thinning is recommended for optimal productivity and fruit size.