The commercial success of Braeburn has opened the way for the development of many new apple varieties where flavour is now one of the main selection criteria. Braeburn was one of the first "bi-coloured" varieties, a characteristic now regarded as essential for sales success. In comparison the first wave of supermarket apple varieties were either bright red (Red Delicious) or shades of solid green (Golden Delicious and Granny Smith).
Requires sunny position
This combination of modern colouring and flavour means that Braeburn was effectively the first of the new-wave of modern apple varieties.
Requires sunny position
This combination of modern colouring and flavour means that Braeburn was effectively the first of the new-wave of modern apple varieties.
Fruit Ready to Pick: October
The commercial success of Braeburn has opened the way for the development of many new apple varieties where flavour is now one of the main selection criteria. Braeburn was one of the first "bi-coloured" varieties, a characteristic now regarded as essential for sales success. In comparison the first wave of supermarket apple varieties were either bright red (Red Delicious) or shades of solid green (Golden Delicious and Granny Smith).
Requires sunny position
This combination of modern colouring and flavour means that Braeburn was effectively the first of the new-wave of modern apple varieties.
Requires sunny position
This combination of modern colouring and flavour means that Braeburn was effectively the first of the new-wave of modern apple varieties.
Fruit Ready to Pick: October
Water Needs / Maintence
Moderate/ Moderate
Spaced Apart
3-4.5m (10-15ft)
Pollination Group
3
Overall Height
Semi dwarf 2.5 - 3.5m (8-12ft)
Species
Malus domestica
Root Stock
Fruits ready to be picked
October
