Bentley Apple Empire

Specialty Fruit Tree Nursery. Top products: heirloom apple trees, pawpaw trees, grafted pear trees, multi-grafted apple trees. Bentley Apple Empire is a specialty horticultural nursery based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to the propagation, grafting, and cultivation of rare and heirloom fruit trees. The nursery focuses on preserving biodiversity through the production of high-quality apple, pawpaw, and pear varieties. Their core operations involve meticulous hand-grafting techniques, including the creation of multi-grafted trees that feature multiple varieties on a single rootstock, specifically highlighting historically significant Pennsylvania apple cultivars. Bentley Apple Empire serves both individual homeowners looking to establish home orchards and potentially larger clients through bulk order options. In addition to selling container-grown, ready-to-plant trees, the nursery offers professional custom grafting services, allowing customers to design unique tree combinations. Their mission centers on genetic integrity and robust tree health, ensuring that rare and heritage fruit genetics remain available for future generations of growers.