The Malus domestica 'Sunset', commonly known as the Sunset Apple Tree, is a much-loved dessert apple with a rich, aromatic flavour similar to the classic Coxโs Orange Pippin. Introduced in the 20th century, it produces medium-sized apples flushed with red and orange over golden skin. Renowned for its sweet, perfumed taste, Sunset is a superb garden apple , perfect for eating fresh, storing short-term, or slicing into autumn salads. Its compact, attractive growth makes it a favourite for amateur gardeners and allotment growers alike.
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Key Features
Excellent Flavour โ Aromatic and sweet, reminiscent of the famous Cox apple.
Self-Fertile โ No pollination partner needed, though nearby apples can boost crops.
Attractive Fruit โ Red-orange flushed skin with a golden background.
Compact Tree โ Ideal for smaller gardens and easy to manage for picking.
Reliable Harvests โ Consistent crops of dessert apples from late September.
RHS Award of Garden Merit โ Recognised for outstanding garden performance.
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Specification Details Botanical Name Malus domestica 'Sunset' Common Names Sunset Apple, Dessert Apple Family Rosaceae Origin United Kingdom, bred in the 20th century Fertility Partially self-fertile (crops best with pollinators) Pollination Group 3 (flowers mid-season, compatible with Groups 2โ4) Uses Eating fresh, lunchboxes, and short-term storage Harvest Time Late September โ October ๐ Learn More About the Rosaceae Family
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