One of the most popular commercially grown apples. Only suitable for the warmer parts of the UK.
Origin: New Zealand,
1952
Pollination: Braeburn is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.
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History and description of Braeburn
Braeburn apple was discovered at Waiwhero, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand. Believed to be a Lady
Hamilton seedling. First grown commercially in 1952 by William Bros at Braeburn Orchards which gave
the variety its name. A very successful commercial variety grown extensively in New Zealand, USA and
continental Europe.
Medium sized, round-conical fruit. Smooth green to yellow skin with scarlet flush and dark red
lines. Crisp, juicy, pale cream flesh. Pleasant slightly aromatic, refreshing flavour. Sweet but
with plenty of balancing acidity. Needs a good summer to fully ripen
in the UK. Stores very well.
Moderately vigorous, spreading tree. A self-fertile, heavy, precocious cropper. Some biennial tendency.