Braeburn Apple

Malus domestica 'Red Braeburn'

Braeburn is one of the most popular apples in the produce section. It is a large, conical, very dense fleshed red apple with a nice sweet, but tart flavor. Remeniscent of Jonathan in some ways. Very crisp and juicy. It is one of the latest picking apples in the fall. Wait as long as possible for the best quality--- wait for its background color to change from green to yellow.

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 10-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Malus domestica 'Red Braeburn' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Braeburn is very late harvesting, but an early to mid-season bloomer. It will bear heavy crops, but young trees can take a few years to set nice crops, even though there may be a multitude of blooms. The trees is only moderately vigorous, so trim to maintain proper vigor. Braeburn can be very susceptible to fire blight.

A Little History about Braeburn Apple Braeburn was found as a seedling in New Zealand around 1952 and has become world famous. When introduced in the US in the 1980's, Grandpa was really impressed and planted it as soon as he could get his hands on some.

Malus domestica 'Red Braeburn' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Mid-season blooming	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Very vigorous • Early to bear • Very productive • Average vigor	Harvest Period • Very late season • Late fall
Other Attributes • Sweet-tart • Very crisp • Very juicy • Long-term keeper	Site Requirements • Full Sun	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for pies • Good for sauce • Juice or Cider