The apple itself is a cross of a Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink, which will go under the name of Pink Lady®—Sunflare™.

Washington State University apple breeder Kate Evans announced the apple's new name, Sunflare, at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima, Washington.

Washington State University has named its newest apple, WA 64, Sunflare. The university announced in a news release Tuesday the variety that’s a cross between Honeycrisp and Pink Lady will reach grocery stores in 2029.

The apple itself is a cross of a Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink, which will go under the name of Pink Lady®—Sunflare™.

WA 64, Washington State University's newest apple. A public contest with more than 15,000 submissions crowned the crop with a name.

The apple breeding program at Washington State University has cultivated a new addition to their fruity lineup. On Dec. 10, apple breeder Kate Evans revealed the official brand name of WA 64: Sunflare at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima.