Apple variety: Braeburn
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Applevarieties.
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Apple variety: Braeburn |
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| Origin: | Bud sport of Braeburn, 1981, Mr and Mrs John Hill, Hastings, New Zealand. |
| Tree: | Moderate vigour but can be stunted and dwarfed if overcropped or on poor soils. |
| Disease status: | Susceptible to scab and mildew. |
| Chilling requirement: | Quite high. |
| Blossom and pollination: |
Early–mid season, spur flowers tend to be much earlier. Granny Smith, Manchurian. |
| Fruit shape: | Tall conical in shape, closed eye in small basin, medium stalk in narrow basin. |
| Skin and flesh: |
Bright orange-red with stripes, attractive, lenticels quite prominent, susceptible to sunburn. Creamy, firm, crisp, juicy, flavour with a tang; does not brown quickly when cut. |
| Harvest and yield: |
About 17 days after Delicious. Medium yield. Can be biennial. |
| Storage: | Excellent but can be susceptible to bitter pit. |