Braeburn Apple Tree for sale
Espalier or fan trees are used against a wall; you will need not less than 180 x 180cm’s for a fan or espalier tree. Please note we do not supply ready trained trees; this Braeburn is a young tree suitable for training yourself, in situ. Such trees usually settle to cropping within 2 or 3 seasons.
Braeburn is now one of the famous names in apples worldwide. It’s fruits are large and very crispy, with a refreshing flavour. Braeburn Apple trees need a favourable aspect and a warm autumn to develop fully. It’s origins lie in New Zealand. Braeburn apple trees have very attractive blossom.
Braeurn Esaplier fan Apple tree – Season:
This is a very late apple. Leave on the tree as long as possible before harvesting and continue to ripen in store. Best enjoyed from late November through until the Spring.
Braeburn Apple - appearance:
Large, tall, conical and olive green turning slightly more yellow as it matures fully. Variably covered by a handsome red flush.
Braeburn espalier fan apple trees – flavour:
Sub-acid and refreshing, the green flesh is solid, crunchy and crisp, even when fully ripe. Somewhat lacking in flavour by classic apple standards, but seems to suit todays pallette.
Uses:
Primarily a dessert apple but could also be used for cooking, especially slicing for use in open tarts.
Cropping & Growth
Fairly vigorous, spurs freely so useful for cordon growing. As a bush tree demands a sheltered, warm aspect or locality.
Braeburn - Pollination: Braeburn is in ‘C’ pollination group so use varieties in the same or adjacent group to polinate.
