Laxton's Rearguard

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

Accession No.
1949 - 291   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Laxton's Rearguard

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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