Sunflare
Apple
This is the only rootstock available for this variety
This is a pre-order for the spring 2027 season. We'll reach out to confirm availability and arrange pickup before planting time. Your 10% discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Why Buy This Tree?
Sunflare™ is the perfect combination of beauty, balance, and reliability. Its vivid red color and crisp texture make it a favorite among orchardists and customers alike. This variety performs exceptionally well in Washington’s apple-growing climate, delivering dependable yields and market-ready fruit. Our organic, farm-grown Sunflare trees are available for local delivery or pickup through Green Bluff Pastures, helping you buy fruit trees online with confidence and plant a cold-hardy, high-value addition to your orchard.
About Sunflare
The Sunflare™ apple tree is a vibrant, late-ripening variety known for its bright red blush and crisp, juicy bite. It produces medium-to-large fruit with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, ideal for both fresh eating and baking. With its rich color and long storage life, Sunflare brings premium orchard quality to home growers and small farms alike. It thrives in Washington’s cool nights and sunny days, developing exceptional flavor and firmness on the tree.
Key Benefits
Specifications
Growing Zones
USDA Zones 5-9
Mature Height
12-15 ft on semi-dwarf rootstock
Width: 10-12 ft
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Growth Rate
Moderate
Harvest Time
Mid-to-Late Season (typically late September to early October)
Years to Fruit
3 years
Fruit Information
Flavor Profile
Crisp and juicy with a balanced sweet-tart flavor and mild floral aroma
Storage Quality
Excellent – retains crunch and flavor up to 4 months in cold storage
Best Uses
Pollination Requirements
This variety requires cross-pollination for fruit production. Plant with another compatible variety for best results.
Compatible Pollinators:
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Disease Resistance
Botanical Information
Botanical Name
Malus domestica 'Sunflare™'
Origin
Australia – ANFIC breeding program for color and climate adaptability
