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Royal Empire apple

Distinctly redder than fruit from standard Empire, with 90% of the surface covered with dark purplish and red stripes. Taste is similar to Empire.

USDA identification images for Royal Empire

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    India

    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2016 season

    • 23rd April  2016  - tree owned by Ajay in Rohru, India

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    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Sport of Empire

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    The following orchards grow Royal Empire:

    United States




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