Apple Tree: Malus Domestica: Braeburn

Braeburn Apple Tree - Malus Domestica

Grow delicious Braeburn apples with this reliable variety. This well-known apple tree is a great all-rounder, producing crisp, aromatic, and firm dessert apples with excellent flavour. Braeburn is fully hardy and offers consistent late crops around November, making it perfect for extending your apple harvest into late autumn. As it's in pollinator group 4, it requires another apple tree for cross-pollination.

Key Features

• Excellent Flavour: Crisp, aromatic, firm apples with sweet-sharp taste
• Late Harvest: Consistent crops in November extend the apple season
• Versatile: Perfect for eating fresh, cooking, and storing
• Good Keeper: Stores well for several months
• Beautiful Blossom: White-pink flowers in spring create a stunning display
• Fully Hardy: Reliable in UK conditions
• Pollinator Group 4: Requires another pollinator for fruit production

Growing Information

Ultimate Height: 5-6m
Ultimate Spread: 5-6m
Pollinator Group: Group 4 (requires pollinator)
Harvest Time: November
Growth Rate: Moderate
Position: Full sun, sheltered from cold winds
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)

Planting & Care

Plant in autumn or early spring in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Position in full sun in a sheltered spot protected from cold winds and late frosts. Plant with another apple in group 4 (such as Golden Delicious or Gala) for cross-pollination. Water regularly during the first two growing seasons and during dry spells in summer. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in winter when dormant to maintain shape and encourage fruiting. Thin fruit in June if crops are very heavy.

Perfect For

• Home fruit growing and kitchen gardens
• Eating fresh as a dessert fruit
• Cooking and baking
• Long-term storage
• Medium to large gardens
• Adding spring blossom to gardens
• Late season apple harvest

Why Choose Braeburn?

Braeburn is valued for its excellent flavour, crisp texture, and late harvest time. The apples store exceptionally well, providing fresh fruit well into winter. While it requires a pollinator, the reward is abundant crops of delicious, versatile apples that are perfect for eating fresh or cooking.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality fruit trees for UK gardens.