Crown Empire

Description A red blush sport discovered at Crist Brothers Orchard, Walden, NY in 1990. Exhibits full red color two weeks ahead of Empire. Very productive and a better annual bearer than other blush strains observed. Trees are somewhat less vigorous than Empire producing a slightly smaller tree. We feel this strain is worthy of planting and will set new standards for the Empire market.

Characteristics Bloom: Early Season Maturity Date: September 28 Fruit Color: Red / / / Rating (1-9) 9 being the best. Size: 6 Keeping Qualities: 8 Resistance to Fire Blight: 8 Resistance to Apple Scab: 5

Pollination Information Crown Empire is an early blooming variety and can pollinate all other early blooming apple varieties as well as varieties with mid-season bloom times.