Russet Superb
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
A russetted clone of Laxton's Superb. Discovered in 1963 by K. Maclean, Crabtree Fruit Farm, Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, Berkshire. Fruits have firm, very juicy flesh with a sweet and refreshing flavour.
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage:
Sport of Laxton's Superb
Accession name
Russet Superb
Flowering time
9th May 10% flowering
14th May Full (80%) flowering
21st May 90% petal fall
Picking time
early october 1
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register