Apple ‘Braeburn’ is a household name in the UK as far as apple varieties are concerned, for its tendency to be easy to grow, early to crop and from a young age too. Harvest in October and it will store extremely well for up to four months if required, which is ideal considering the huge crops you can yield from this variety! The smooth skin, crisp and juicy tasting fruit can be enjoyed eaten fresh or cooked in dessert recipes.
This variety is not self-fertile. For the heaviest crops it is best grown with another variety. If you only have room for one tree then make sure that a neighbour has a tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator.
Pollination Group 4 – Eating Apple
Apple Rootstocks:
- Patio Standard – Extreme dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 1m
- M27 – Extreme dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 1.5m (5′)
- M9/ Pajam 9/ P22/ P9 – Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8′)
- M26 – Dwarf reaching a mature height of 2.5-3m (8-10′)
- M6 – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10′)
- MM106 – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13′)
Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years. Estimated time to best yields: 5 years.
Growing Information
Plant apple trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.
