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

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Accession No.
2006 - 013   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Epicure (LA 65A)

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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