Laxton's Leader

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1905 by Laxton Bros., at Bedford. Fruits have fairly firm, fine flesh with a sweet and slightly acid flavour.

Synonyms:
Leader

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project

Parentage:
Gladstone x Worcester Pearmain

Accession No.
1957 - 245   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Laxton's Leader

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a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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