Braeburn

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.
Appearance

Braeburn

This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Apple varieties.