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Braeburn Hillwell Apple Tree

Improved version of "Braeburn" with better flavour & bigger crop

‘BRAEBURN HILLWELL’

    • Thought Braeburns couldn't be improved on? Hold my apple juice...
    • Meet Braeburn Hillwell, basically it's Braeburn 2:0. An improved sport (mutation) of Braeburn with better flavour, colour and suitability to the UK climate. 
    • The improvement has resulted in a perfectly sized, crisp red eating apple with wonderful aromatic flavour which grows on a compact, low maintenance tree
    • Harvest your apples from October to early November. Braeburn Hillwell is an excellent keeper that can be stored right through to March
    • Self fertile - will produce good crops even with no other trees nearby
    • Awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status for its appeal to bees and other pollinating insects
    • Best grown in a sunny, sheltered spot
    • M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m
    • MM106 Rootstock - Max size H4m x W4m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
    • Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
    • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
    • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Braeburn Hillwell Apple Tree

Improved version of "Braeburn" with better flavour & bigger crop
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‘BRAEBURN HILLWELL’

    • Thought Braeburns couldn't be improved on? Hold my apple juice...
    • Meet Braeburn Hillwell, basically it's Braeburn 2:0. An improved sport (mutation) of Braeburn with better flavour, colour and suitability to the UK climate. 
    • The improvement has resulted in a perfectly sized, crisp red eating apple with wonderful aromatic flavour which grows on a compact, low maintenance tree
    • Harvest your apples from October to early November. Braeburn Hillwell is an excellent keeper that can be stored right through to March
    • Self fertile - will produce good crops even with no other trees nearby
    • Awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status for its appeal to bees and other pollinating insects
    • Best grown in a sunny, sheltered spot
    • M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m
    • MM106 Rootstock - Max size H4m x W4m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
    • Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
    • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
    • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

what to expect

Supplied as:

Bare Root
Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field, wrapped in a moisture retentive covering and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.
Bare Root
Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field, wrapped in a moisture retentive covering and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.
Bare Root
Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field, wrapped in a moisture retentive covering and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.
9L Eco Pot
This tree is supplied in a 9L Eco Pot, which is approx W15 x H30cm. Eco Pots use 70% less plastic then traditional pots and can be recycled easily. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.
Mature tree in 18L pot

Height on arrival:

120-150cm
120-150cm inc. roots
120-150cm inc. roots
120-150cm inc. pot
1.8-2.0m

Eventual height:

4m
3m
4m
3m

Eventual spread:

3m
3m
3m
3m
3m

Tasting notes:

Crisp flesh with a fresh, aromatic taste. Excellent flavour
Crisp flesh with a fresh, aromatic taste. Excellent flavour
Crisp flesh with a fresh, aromatic taste. Excellent flavour
Crisp flesh with a fresh, aromatic taste. Excellent flavour
Crisp flesh with a fresh, aromatic taste. Excellent flavour

Time to first crop:

1 year
1 year
You may see your first apples the first year after planting, but don't expect substantial crops until the 3/4th year. Some advise thinning the fruit in the first few years so that the tree can concentrate its energy on establishing strong roots and growing.
1 year
You may see your first apples the first year after planting, but don't expect substantial crops until the 3/4th year. Some advise thinning the fruit in the first few years so that the tree can concentrate its energy on establishing strong roots and growing.
1 year
You may see your first apples the first year after planting, but don't expect substantial crops until the 3/4th year. Some advise thinning the fruit in the first few years so that the tree can concentrate its energy on establishing strong roots and growing.

Flower colour:

Pink
Pink
Pink
Pink
Pink

Habit:

Bushy
Bushy
Bushy
Bushy
Bushy

Hardiness:

Fully Hardy
Doesn't require any protection from frost
Fully Hardy
Doesn't require any protection from frost
Fully Hardy
Doesn't require any protection from frost
Fully Hardy
Doesn't require any protection from frost
Fully Hardy
Doesn't require any protection from frost

Self fertile:

Self fertile
Doesn't requires a pollinating partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one nearby. In most built up areas, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate, but in rural areas you should consider making sure there is another tree in the same pollination group within a mile.
Self fertile
Doesn't requires a pollinating partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one nearby. In most built up areas, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate, but in rural areas you should consider making sure there is another tree in the same pollination group within a mile.
Self fertile
Doesn't requires a pollinating partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one nearby. In most built up areas, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate, but in rural areas you should consider making sure there is another tree in the same pollination group within a mile.
Self fertile
Doesn't requires a pollinating partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one nearby. In most built up areas, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate, but in rural areas you should consider making sure there is another tree in the same pollination group within a mile.
Self fertile
Doesn't requires a pollinating partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one nearby. In most built up areas, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate, but in rural areas you should consider making sure there is another tree in the same pollination group within a mile.

Pollination group:

4
Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3
4
Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3
4
Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3
4
Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3
4
Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

Uses:

Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating
Eating

Rootstock:

MM106 Semi-Dwarfing
M26 Dwarfing
Apple tree varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. M26 apple trees tend to only reach 3m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders.
MM106 Semi-Dwarfing
Apple tree varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. MM106 apple trees tend to reach 4m tall, ideal if you have space and would like plenty of apples!
M26 Dwarfing
Apple tree varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. M26 apple trees tend to only reach 3m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders.

Spacing:

how to grow

Prone to aphids

Clear a 60cm radius at the base of the tree and keep. weeds to a minimum. Introduce aphid predators to your garden using companion planting, you can read more about companion planting in our knowledge section.MORE

Water in well when planting - read on for ongoing care

Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only water in dry spells when needed. You should be able tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. If a container grown tree, it will need more watering until its roots are established. It should be watered every other day or so for the first few months. Then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year it should have a established enough root system to support itself, just water when required as explainded above for bare roots. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavy and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.

Full sun to partial shade

Plant the tree in a sheltered west or south-facing position that recieves full sun to partial shade

Clay, Loam & Sand

This tree needs a moderately fertile soil that is well drained

No need to feed

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For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page

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