How to Grow and Care for Braeburn Apple Trees

How to Grow and Care for Braeburn Apple Trees Malus x domestica ‘Braeburn’

Whether you prefer apples for snacking, preserving, baking, or juicing, ‘Braeburn’ answers the call. Prepared in all imaginable gastronomic ways, this cultivar does not disappoint.

Not only has it earned five stars from me for eating, it also happens to please the eye.

The apple trees boast fragrant, delicate white flowers in the spring that are sure to call all the bees and butterflies to the yard.

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I’ve been fortunate to live in and near some of the best fruit producing regions in the United States and Canada – the Willamette Valley along the Columbia River Gorge, a stone’s throw from Washington State and the Okanagan Valley, and in microclimates along the shores of the Great Lakes like Niagara and Georgian Bay.

At the heart of these regions, you’re always sure to find outstanding apples. This fruit is a staple for farmers and for our diets.

So, it’s no surprise I’ve consumed one or two (thousand) over the years. It’s fair to say, I’m both a fan and a critic.

My fruit standards are high, and I don’t go around promoting particular varieties willy-nilly. To put my stamp on a fruit, that baby better take my breath away.

So, when I say it’s good, trust me – it’s good. And this one is better than good, better than great. ‘Braeburn’ apples are quite possibly perfect.

Plant a ‘Braeburn’ apple in your garden and you’ll be the envy of your neighbors. Share the fruit with them and they’ll be your friends for life.

I’ll explain all you need to know about growing this special tree. Here’s what’s ahead:

Let’s get to know this ‘Braeburn’ a little