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Apple
Laxton's Superb 

 

 

 

 
SummaryThe definitive late Victorian dessert apple, firm, Cox-style but sweeter, understated but very "more-ish".




Identification

Laxton's Superb




Fruit colour




Flesh colour




Fruit size




Fruit shape




Using

Laxton's Superb




FlavorGood




Flavour styleSweeter




Ripening period




Use/Keeping1-2 months




Cooking result




Growing

Laxton's Superb




Picking




CroppingHeavy




VigourLarge




PollinationFlowering group 4
Partially self-fertile
Gardening skillAverage




ProblemsCanker - Some resistance
Scab - Some susceptibility
Mildew - Some resistance

Other

Laxton's Superb




Country of originUnited Kingdom




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