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Braeburn Apple Tree

Malus 'Braeburn'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Braeburn Apples need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to ripen their fruit and develop their signature sweet-tart flavor. While they can tolerate a bit of partial shade, full sun is best for vigorous growth and preventing fungal diseases by drying off morning dew quickly.
  • Soil: These trees thrive in well-draining soil that holds some moisture but doesn't stay soggy. If you have heavy clay, amend it with compost or plant on a slight mound to improve drainage; for sandy soil, add organic matter to help retain water and nutrients.

Watering Requirements

Young trees need consistent moisture to establish their root systems, so water deeply once or twice a week, depending on rainfall, for the first year or two. Once established, Braeburns are moderately drought tolerant, but inconsistent watering during fruit development can lead to smaller apples or fruit drop. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist during the heat of summer to ensure juicy, crisp fruit.

Pruning Tips

Apple trees, including Braeburn, generally produce fruit on spurs that grow on older wood, so avoid pruning off these short, stubby branches. The best time to prune is late winter while the tree is dormant, removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to open up the canopy for better airflow and light penetration. Think of it as opening a window to let the sun reach the fruit in the center of the tree.

Fertilizer Needs

Feed your apple tree in early spring before new growth begins with a balanced, all-purpose fruit tree fertilizer or compost. Avoid fertilizing late in the growing season (after July), as this can push new, tender growth that won't have time to harden off before winter, leaving the tree vulnerable to cold damage.

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Description

Delicious Dessert Apples Braeburn Apple Tree!

  • Yellow-Green Striped Fruit with Dark Red Blush
  • Very Crisp & Tangy Flavorful Fruit
  • Early to Midseason Bloom
  • Easy Care & Low Maintenance
  • Self-Fertile Late Season Harvest
  • Smaller Ornamental Size
  • Pollinators & Hummingbirds
  • Fragrant White Blooms
  • Ornamental Flowering Tree
  • Needs Around 700 Chill Hours
  • Ripens in Mid October
  • Stores Well for Months

Braeburn Apples (Malus 'Braeburn') are crisp and juicy, grade-A baking and dessert apples! You'll enjoy their sweet flavor combined with a tart edginess that really brings out the one-of-a-kind tang that Braeburn exudes. Known for high yields and vigorous growth.

These are medium to large, round apples that are bi-colored yellow and green with red striping and a dark-red blush. The firm-textured interior flesh is creamy white, juicy and crispy with a sweet-tart flavor!

Fragrant white flowers appear in spring, followed by large Apples that are ready for harvest in mid-October. The production of both the fruit and flowers is prolific, providing an abundance of both bounty and beauty.

The flowers will attract all kinds of bees, butterflies and even early hummingbirds. Those first arriving beneficial pollinators will appreciate the early spring feast, as well you and your neighbors when these snowy white blooms explode onto the scene!

Originating from New Zealand, these are popular commercial Apple varieties, widely grown for stores because of their long shelf life and ability to travel well. Braeburn keeps their quality for months in cold storage, so you can easily manage your harvest for future use.

Nature Hills trees are sold as 3-year old landscape grade trees, and Braeburn fruits between 3-5 years of age, so you won't need to wait for long until your first crop.

While self-fertile, you’ll achieve a larger yield with multiple trees. Other suitable pollinators for the Braeburn are Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp and McIntosh. You’ll still have a great crop even if you only have for one tree!

How to Use Braeburn Apple Tree In The Landscape

The Braeburn Apple Tree is an ornamental tree that produces delicious fruit. Plant one for its decorative features in the front yard or several in a back or side yard to ensure a larger harvest.

As beautiful as they are tasty, Braeburn are dual-purpose edible landscape specimen plants. The spring bloom display will turn heads when planted in your front garden.

Plant one outside your windows where you can enjoy the spring and fall show!

Providing lovely shade throughout the summer and a touch of fall color, these are fantastic when used in rows for privacy or lining your driveways and property edges. Shade your patio and seating areas!

Plant one in an open area of your lawn for a fantastic picnic destination while sitting beneath the lovely spring display of flowers

Your Braeburn Apple tree can grow up to 15 feet tall with an equal spread and can be pruned smaller as needed. Its ornamental features are only second to outstanding fruit production.

Tolerant of urban environments and city pollution, growers in any part of Braeburns growing zones can plant these with success! The size makes them lovely additions to nearly any sized garden!

Harvested in October, these are flavorful apples and used similar to Granny Smith in baking, pastries, preserves and canning. Also fantastic sauteed in your savory dishes as well! Holding their shape when cooked.

#ProPlantTips For Care

Preforming best in organically rich, loamy soils on the acidic side, Braeburn needs well-drained soil and regular access to water. While drought tolerant once established, be sure to protect your investment by providing water during times of drought.

If puddles remain on your soil after a rain, or watering, consider elevating the planting area. Add 18 - 24 inches of soil above the native soil line and plant your tree directly in that mound.

Use the "Finger Test" by sticking your finger into the soil near the roots to the second knuckle. If it's moist, skip watering that day. If dry, a nice long drink best

Apple trees require full sun for the most blooms and largest yield. Hardy in growing zones 4 and up to zone 10, these are easy to grow trees with vigorous growth.

A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.

Prune to remove deadwood, incorrect branching, water growth and also to thin the fruit for larger apples. Pruning is best done when dormant.

We take pride in delivering the highest quality plants with healthy roots and full, well-established stems and foliage. Our fruit trees are always in high demand. Quantities of these Braeburn Apple Trees are limited. Order now to avoid disappointment.

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