Malus 'Braeburn' (Braeburn Apple) — tree

Overview

Malus 'Braeburn' is a tree in the genus Malus, part of the Rosaceae family. Malus 'Braeburn' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Suggested uses include fruit production and garden tree.

About

Malus 'Braeburn' (Braeburn Apple) is a cultivar of the Malus genus, which comprises small deciduous trees or shrubs in the rose family Rosaceae. This tree thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, moist soil. It is cultivated primarily for fruit production and as a garden tree. Regular watering and feeding are necessary, along with winter pruning to remove dead or crossing branches and to maintain its shape and productivity. Propagation is typically done by grafting.

About the genus

Malus is a genus of about 32–57 species of small deciduous trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae, including the domesticated orchard apple, crab apples, and wild apples.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Malus

Sunlight: full sun
Soil type: well-drained
Soil moisture: moist

Plant details

Malus 'Braeburn' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: tree
Suggested uses: fruit production, garden tree

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Malus 'Braeburn'

Cultivation: Requires regular watering and feeding; benefits from winter pruning to maintain shape and productivity.
Pruning: Prune in winter to remove dead or crossing branches and to shape the tree.
Propagation: grafting