Welcome the radiant Sunset apple tree to your garden, a variety that brings warmth and splendour with its vibrant beauty and exceptional taste. This medium-sized tree graces the landscape with a breathtaking display of delicate white blossoms, painting the skies with hues of dusk. With its unique flavour and culinary versatility, the Sunset apple is a delight for fresh eating and culinary creations.
 
Flowering Group: 3
Harvest:  Late September
Use: Eating, Juicing
Fertility: Not self-fertile
Rootstock: M26, M27, MM106
 
Description
Prepare to be captivated by the exceptional flavours of the Sunset apple, a variety that captures the essence of mesmerising dusk with its delightful taste. Its flavour profile is a perfect fusion of sweetness and subtle tartness, making it an excellent choice for savouring fresh as a crisp and juicy pleasure.
 
The Sunset apple tree exhibits vigour and resilience, thriving in the diverse climates of the British Isles. While it may be susceptible to scab, it showcases commendable resistance to other common apple tree diseases, ensuring a bountiful harvest year after year.
 
Planting Position
Select a sunlit sContainer for your Sunset apple tree to flourish, though it can tolerate partial shade. Providing some shelter from strong winds will promote optimal growth and fruit production. This apple variety thrives in loamy, sandy, or clay soils with a neutral pH. Regular pruning will help maintain the tree's shape and health, and seeking professional advice for significant pruning is recommended.
 
Attributes
Beyond its exceptional taste and culinary versatility, the Sunset apple tree is a sight. Its delicate white blossoms create an enchanting spectacle, attracting bees and pollinators to ensure a fruitful harvest. As autumn graces the landscape, the tree's ripe apples will also entice birds, bees, and other insects, adding to its allure and making it a splendid addition to any garden or orchard. Embrace the Sunset apple tree's radiant appeal and extraordinary flavours and savour its culinary delights and visual charm throughout the seasons.