Braeburn Hillwell
Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | High |
Vigour | Medium to strong |
Growth habit | Semi Upright |
Crotch angles | Medium |
Tree size | Medium |
Flowering | 3rd week October |
Full bloom | 4th week October |
Flower shape | Rosaceous |
Pollen compatibility | Self-incompatible |
Bearing habit | Spurs and shoots |
Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal to high |
Thinning
Pollinator | Golden delicious, Hillieri |
Fruit set | Good |
Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest date (first pick) | End of March |
Control cultivar | Braeburn |
Production (kg/tree) | Very good |
Fruit size distribution | 75-80mm |
Shape | Globose to flat globose |
Skin colour | Red purple stripes with 50-70% blush |
Flesh colour | Cream |
Eating quality | Fragrant, crisp and very juicy |
Texture | Fine |
Storage ability | Very good |