Sunset (apple)
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The 'Sunset' is an apple cultivar derived from the Cox's Orange Pippin cultivar. Both are found in Great Britain. The fruit has red stripes and an orange flush over a gold background. Usually, part of the apple is red while part of it is yellow. It is similar to 'Cox's Orange Pippin' in that it displays some russetting. The 'Pixie' apple is a distant descendant.
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Quick Facts Malus domestica, Hybrid parentage ...
Malus domestica 'Sunset' | |
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Hybrid parentage | 'Cox's Orange Pippin' × ? |
Cultivar | 'Sunset' |
Origin | Developed by G.C. Addy circa 1918, Ightham, Kent, UK[1] |
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The Sunset's UK National Fruit Collection accession number is 1979-190.[2] Its Orange Pippin Cultivator ID number is 1059.