Braeburn

Braeburn

Infobox Cultivar
name="Malus domestica" 'Braeburn'


image_width=250px
hybrid=possibly Granny Smith × Lady Hamilton
cultivar=Braeburn
origin=flagicon|New Zealand Nelson, New Zealand, 1950's

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 varieties.

It is believed to have been discovered as a chance seedling in New Zealand nearly fifty years ago. It is thought to be a cross between Granny Smith and Lady Hamilton. [ [http://appleorchardtours.com/fruit.htm Braeburn Origin] ] The apple itself is named after Braeburn Orchard where it was first commercially grown. [ [http://www.orangepippin.com/braeburn.htm Braeburn at Orange Pippin] ]

Braeburn apples have a unique combination of sweet and tart flavour. They are available October through April in the northern hemisphere [cite web
url=http://www.nyapplecountry.com/braeburn.htm
title=NY apple association Braeburn apple
accessdate=2008-05-25
publisher=New York Apple Association
] and are medium to large in size. They are a popular fruit for growers because of their ability to store well when chilled. [ [http://www.coldspringorchard.com/page2.htm University of Massachusetts Cold Spring Orchard page] ]

ee also

*Granny Smith Parent of the Braeburn
*Jazz (apple) Offspring of the Braeburn

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