Apple
Raised in 1897 at Bedford by Laxton Bros., and introduced by them in 1922. Received the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1919 and a First Class Certificate in 1921. Fruits have firm, very juicy flesh with a sweet, pleasant and refreshing flavour. Trees tend to be subject to biennial bearing.
Synonyms:Laxton Superb, Laxtons Superb, Superb
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project
Parentage: Wyken Pippin x Cox's Orange Pippin
Mother to: Tydeman's Late Orange Merton Pearmain
Sports: Crimson Superb Maxton Red Laxton's Superb Russet Superb
Accession name Laxton's Superb (EMLA 1)