Braeburn quickly became 1 of the top 5 most popular apples in the United States due to its combination of amazing consumer-oriented and commercial-orientated qualities. The most important of these is that Braeburn is all sweetness without any tart flavoring, making it absolutely delicious. The next is its beautiful red and orange streaked appearance, in fact it was the first major commercial apple cultivar to have a bi-colored appearance. Its exceptionally firm texture, long-shelf life, and overall resilience are what drove its success among orchardists and the produce industry. Braeburn is a modern and delicious apple that paved the way for todays favorites, such as Honeycrisp and Jonagold.