Epicure

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1909 by Laxton Bros. at Bedford. Introduced in 1929. It received the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1931. Fruits have moderately firm and juicy flesh with a refreshing flavour.

Synonyms:
Laxton's Epicure

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project
Material held in the Marcher Apple Network collections (Donnington)

Parentage:
Wealthy x Cox's Orange Pippin

Mother to:
Laxton's Reward

Father to:
Merton Knave

Sports:
Epicurean

Accession No.
2006 - 013     check_circle

Accession name
Epicure (LA 65A)