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Grow Your Own Delicious Braeburn Apples

The Apple 'Braeburn' Patio Standard Tree (Malus domestica 'Braeburn') is a compact fruit tree renowned for its crisp texture, sweet-tart flavour, and impressive yields. As one of the UK's most popular apple varieties, 'Braeburn' offers home gardeners the chance to enjoy supermarket-quality fruit straight from their patio or garden.

• Crisp, Bi-Coloured Fruit: Produces medium to large apples with a glossy red-green skin and firm, juicy flesh.
• Early Rewards: This reliable tree begins cropping just 2 years after planting, so you won't wait long for your first harvest.
• Long-Lasting Storage: Pick your apples in October and keep them fresh for up to four months when stored properly.
• Pollination: Not self-fertile. For maximum yields, plant near another apple tree from Pollination Group 4 or check if a neighbour grows a compatible variety.
• Patio-Friendly: Supplied as a standard tree in a 5 litre nursery pot—ideal for containers or small gardens.

Growing Guide

• Position: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Suitable for patios, borders, or larger containers.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, moderately acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0–7.0). Enrich planting hole with organic matter if needed.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment and dry spells—especially when grown in pots.
• Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape and encourage healthy fruiting wood.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser each spring; mulch with compost to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK climates (RHS H6); withstands typical British winters once established.

Cropping & Care Tips

• Cropping Time: Main harvest is in October; expect peak productivity around 5 years after planting.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Good resistance but monitor for common apple issues such as scab or aphids; treat promptly if needed.
• Potted Trees: Repot every 2–3 years into fresh compost to maintain vigour if growing in containers.

Design & Usage Ideas

• Add Structure: The standard stem form creates an elegant focal point on patios or along garden paths.
• Companion Planting: Underplant with spring bulbs or herbs like chives and mint that thrive in similar conditions.
• Keeps Giving: Enjoy homegrown apples fresh, baked, or juiced—perfect for family snacks and desserts!

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is the best time to plant?
  The ideal time is between late autumn and early spring while the tree is dormant. Container-grown trees can be planted year-round if the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged.
• How quickly will I get fruit?
  This variety often begins cropping within just 2 years of planting under good care conditions.
• Do I need another apple tree?
  'Braeburn' is not self-fertile. For best yields, plant it near another Pollination Group 4 apple tree or check if neighbours have compatible varieties nearby.