Braeburn
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Braeburn’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Bred in Motueka around 1952 'Braeburn' has become a firm favourite in the Kiwi orchard. Crisp, firm and juicy with yellowish green skin that is broadly striped with red. Available in New Zealand. External cultivar references describe ‘Braeburn’ as follows: Braeburn was the first of the new wave of bi-colored supermarket apple varieties, and re-established the importance of flavor in commercial apples. The Braeburn is a cultivar of apple that is firm to the touch with a red/orange vertical streaky appearance on a yellow/green background. Its color intensity varies with different growing conditions.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium/Large
Skin Colour
that is broadly striped with red
Flesh Texture
Crisp
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Late
Storage Life
Good
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 4 (self-fertile)
Notes
Lady Hamilton x Unknown. Originated in New Zealand; introduced 1950. Sweet flavour balanced with a moderate tartness for just a little zing. Braeburn is a New Zealand apple which was released in 1952.
Fruit Use
Dessert
Flavour Profile
Juicy, Crisp
Country Availability
Known to be available in 2 countries