{"id":9678219726,"title":"Malus 'Empire' - 7 Gal.","handle":"fraem07","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMalus \u003c\/i\u003e 'Empire' - Apple\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmpire' is a cross between 'McIntosh' and 'Red Delicious'. The result is a crisp, medium-sized apple with dark, red-blushed skin and cream flesh that is sweet with a slightly tart flavor. Get ready for a bountiful harvest of quality fruit in mid September! A good disease resistant apple that bears young and reliably even in hot summer climates. Makes a good pollinator for 'Winesap','Gravenstein' and 'Jonagold'. A tasty, fresh-eating apple with a good storage life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eSeasonal Note: \u003c\/span\u003eMany deciduous plants have started to go dormant for the season. You may experience yellow, spotted and dropping leaves. This is completely normal at this point in the season. 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The result is a crisp, medium-sized apple with dark, red-blushed skin and cream flesh that is sweet with a slightly tart flavor. Get ready for a bountiful harvest of quality fruit in mid September! A good disease resistant apple that bears young and reliably even in hot summer climates. Makes a good pollinator for 'Winesap','Gravenstein' and 'Jonagold'. A tasty, fresh-eating apple with a good storage life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eSeasonal Note: \u003c\/span\u003eMany deciduous plants have started to go dormant for the season. You may experience yellow, spotted and dropping leaves. This is completely normal at this point in the season. Reach out if you have any questions!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eZone:\u003c\/span\u003e 4 - 8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 12 - 15 ft High x 12 - 15 ft Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eCurrent Size Est.:\u003c\/span\u003e 5-6'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h4\u003eThrives in full sun in average, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Prune in late winter. Prune in winter to promote open branching and good airflow for fruiting.\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plant-detail-title\"\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailability and quality confirmed as of Wednesday, December 30 2020\u003c\/p\u003e"}