» For the Houston region, see Braeburn, Houston, Texas The Braeburn is a cultivar of apple that's firm to the touch with a red/orange vertical streaky appearance on a yellow/green background. Its color intensity varies with different varieties. It is believed to have been discovered as a chance seedling in New Zealand nearly fifty years ago. It is thought to be a cross between Granny Smith and Lady Hamilton. The apple itself is named after Braeburn Orchard where it was first commercially grown.… (More on Braeburn)