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™.

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

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.