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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. They are known to have a burst of flavor when bitten into. It is believed to have been discovered as a chance seedling in 1952 by the farmer O. Moran from Waiwhero in New Zealand. It was cultivated by the nursery Williams Brothers to export this variety of apples. It is thought to be a cross between Granny Smith and Lady Hamilton. [1] The apple itself is named after Braeburn Orchard where it was first commercially grown. Braeburn apples have a unique combination of sweet and tart flavour. They are available October through April in the northern hemisphere[2] and are medium to large in size. They are a popular fruit for growers because of their ability to store well when chilled. [3]

Malus domestica 'Braeburn'

Hybrid parentage Thought to be Granny Smith Lady Hamilton Cultivar Braeburn

Scab: high Powdery mildew: high Cedar apple rust: high Fire blight: high

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Origin Nelson, New Zealand, 1950's

Granny Smith, parent of the Braeburn Scifresh; trademark named Jazz (apple), offspring of the Braeburn

1. ^ U.S. Apple Association (http://www.usapple.org /consumers/appleguide/guide.cfm) 2. ^ "NY apple association Braeburn apple" (http://www.nyapplecountry.com/braeburn.htm) . New York Apple Association. http://www.nyapplecountry.com/braeburn.htm.

Retrieved 2008-05-25. 3. ^ University of Massachusetts Cold Spring Orchard page (http://www.coldspringorchard.com /page2.htm) 4. ^ Dr. Stephen Miller of the USDA Fruit Research Lab in Kearneysville, West Virginia.

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