Laxton's Rearguard

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1907 at Bedford by Laxton Bros. Fruits have firm flesh with a slightly aromatic flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project

Parentage:
Court Pendu Plat x Ribston Pippin

Size
medium ^b

Type
Dessert ^b

Shape
Broad globose conical ^b

Height
43.00 mm ^b

Width
53.00 mm ^b

Ribbing
weak ^b

Ground Colour
Yellow ^b

Over Colour
Red ^b

Russet
low ^b

Greasiness
Weak ^b

Firmness
firm ^b

Flesh Colour
Greenish ^b

Accession No.
1949 - 291   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Laxton's Rearguard

Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
15th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Early October ^a

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References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register