Fruit tree comparisons
 Sunset | |
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| Sunset is a popular garden alternative to Cox, easier to grow, with a sweet aromatic flavour. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Sunset | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Apple trees Sunset | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Juice |
Problems
| Apple trees Sunset | |
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| Disease resistance | Good |
| Canker | Some resistance |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Apple trees Sunset | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Orange flush |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |