Laxton's Rearguard

Dessert 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

Size
medium ²

Type
Dessert ²

Shape
Broad globose conical ²

Height
43.00 mm ²

Width
53.00 mm ²

Ribbing
weak ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Over Colour
Red ²

Russet
low ²

Greasiness
Weak ²

Firmness
firm ²

Flesh Colour
Greenish ²

Accession No.
1949 - 291   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Laxton's Rearguard

Flowering time
3rd May 10% flowering
9th May Full (80%) flowering
15th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Early October ¹

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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