Apple Braeburn A red flushed, crisp, sweet and juicy apple which requires a sunny, well-sheltered position, Braeburn was discovered in a New Zealand orchard in the 1950s. It is a late blooming tree (Pollination Group 4) which is partially self-fertile. Apples are ready for picking in October and will keep until March. Braeburn is a very important commercial apple world-wide. Does best in the warmer parts of the country. Site: ShelteredSoil: Any reasonably well drainedPosition: Crops best in full sunPick: October - NovemberKeep: Excellent keeper, until MarchHardiness: HardyPollination: Pollination Group 4 (pollinates with Groups 3, 4 and 5)Uses: Eating apple Learn more about fruit tree rootstocks During the bareroot season, our apples are pre pruned before being dispatched by mail order.