Apple tree 'Braeburn' | Malus domestica - M26 - Dwarfing - 150-160cm - 10lt

Braeburn Apples, Malus Domestica ‘Braeburn’, is a very popular, modern apple variety, discovered in New Zealand in 1952. as a “chance seedling”. Probably a relative of Lady Hamilton and Granny Smith apple. It is an all-purpose apple and its luscious strong flavour resembles the classic apple cultivars. Its moderately vigorous tree has green oval leaves, pure white flowers, and yellow-red fruit. Requires pruning every year for larger crop. Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are popular because they produce more fruit and are easier to manage. This apple tree prefers full sun and sheltered, frost-free locations. It needs deep, loamy, fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. It is self-pollinated but its crop is better if cross-pollinated with varieties that bloom at the same time. Apple fruits are firm and crisp, sweet and tasteful, perfect for eating and cooking. Apart from that, Braeburn Apple trees are very decorative and a nice addition to the landscape.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.