Fuji Rising Sun Apple Tree

OUR STORY

Imagine harvesting the world's most sought-after sweet apple before the first heavy autumn frost. The Rising Sun® Fuji Apple Tree delivers exactly that. It brings you everything you love about a classic Fuji—the legendary crisp crunch and candy-like sweetness—but matures 5 to 6 weeks earlier than standard varieties. Whether you are a commercial grower aiming to beat the fall market or a backyard gardener looking for the ultimate fresh-eating apple, the Rising Sun® Fuji is the perfect, low-stress crown jewel for your orchard. A Fortuitous Discovery: The History The story of this incredible variety begins in Augusta, Michigan, where orchardist Chuck Gilmer noticed a unique branch ("limb sport") mutation on an otherwise standard late-season Fuji tree. This specific branch ripened dramatically faster than the rest of the tree while retaining flawless fruit quality. Patented and introduced to the public, the Rising Sun® Fuji revolutionized apple growing by compressing the long Fuji season, opening up the variety to northern climates where traditional Fujis often fail to ripen before winter sets in. The Flavor Profile Bite into pure sunshine. Rising Sun® Fuji apples are famous for their exceptionally high sugar content, registering higher brix levels than many standard varieties right off the branch. • Taste: Intensely sweet with a complex, mild sub-acid balance. • Texture: Creamy-white flesh that is dense, ultra-crisp, and break-shattering. • Appearance: Striking, medium-to-large round fruits washed in a gorgeous 70–80% pinkish-red blush. Versatile Culinary Uses While it shines brightest as an unmatched fresh-eating apple, its dense texture makes it highly versatile in the kitchen: • Snacking & Salads: Does not brown quickly, making it a perfect addition to fresh platters. • Baking & Cooking: Holds its shape beautifully in rustic pies, tarts, and galettes. • Sauces & Juices: Yields a naturally sweet, rich juice that requires zero added sugar. • Exceptional Storage: One of the best keepers available, retaining its crunch for 3 to 4 months in cold storage. Orchard Specifications & Climate Adaptability • USDA Hardiness Zones: Ideal for Zones 5 through 8. It easily tolerates northern winters while thriving in moderate southern heat. • Chill Hour Requirement: Requires approximately 700 to 800 chill hours (temperatures below 45°F) during winter dormancy to trigger a healthy, even bloom. • Bloom Time: Mid-season (Flowering Group 3). It blankets your landscape in stunning, fragrant white and pink blossoms in mid-spring, safely dodging most early-spring frosts. Pollination Partners The Rising Sun® Fuji is not self-fertile and requires a cross-pollination partner planted within 100 feet. It pairs perfectly with other Group 3 mid-season bloomers. Top Recommended Partners: • Gala: Boosts production and adds a beautiful variety to your harvest. • Braeburn: Provides excellent pollen compatibility and an extended cross-over bloom. • Rome or Golden Delicious: Highly reliable pollinators known for consistent spring pollen. Trees are bench grafted 1/4-3/16 inch diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall when shipped.

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