The Apple Bramley prefers sun and a sheltered position with moist fertile well-drained soil of clay, loam or sand. It is a great choice for gardens and orchards alike. Due to not being self-fertile, it does need another apple to pollinate. One advantage of the Apple Bramley is that they have a good resistance to apple scab and mildew.

The first Bramley apple tree grew from pips planted by a young Mary Ann Brailsford in her garden in Nottinghamshire in 1809. She died never knowing her apple would be so famous. In 1856 a local gardener Henry Merryweather asked if he could take cuttings from the tree in the garden. This was granted on the condition that the trees would be called Bramley.

Cultivation: Not Self-fertile. City, country, informal and orchards

Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

Position: Sun, Sheltered, South, west, east, north facing.

Foliage: Deciduous, soft green leaves spring to autumn

Flowering: Bramley apple has Pale pink blossom in spring

Fruiting: Autumn, stores well into winter

Habit: Spreading

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Growth: Vigorous, long lived

Benefits to Wildlife: Bramley trees are very helpful to wildlife

Height & Spread in Maturity:  Approx 6m x 5m

RHS Award of Garden Merit

 History: The first Bramley apple tree grew from pips planted by a young Mary Ann Brailsford in her garden in Southwell, Nottinghamshire in 1809. She died never knowing her apple would be so famous. Bramley is named from the person who bought Mary Ann’s house.

In 1856 a local nurseryman Henry Merry weather asked if he could take cuttings from the tree in the garden. This was granted on the condition that the trees would be called Bramley.

Poor Mary Ann Brailsford.. The first recorded Bramley was in 1862.