Sundowner Apple® (Cripps Red)
Malus domestica x Sundowner®
Sundowner apple is a firm, crisp, very sweet white fleshed apple with an excellent flavor. This is a late season apple that is highly adaptable to many climates. The flavor is perhaps more robust and slightly more distinctive than its sibling, Pink Lady.
| Sundowner Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Crisp, Very Sweet w/ Some Tartness |
| Chill Hours | 200 – 300 below 45° F |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Red Blush over Green |
| Fruit Use | Fresh or Cooked |
| Self-Fruitful | Yes |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Fruit Season | October – November |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 6 – 9 |
