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Apple trees
Laxton's Superb

Laxton's Superb is a deservedly popular English late-season dessert apple from the Victorian era.
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Growing


Apple trees
Laxton's Superb
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Pollination group4
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Apple trees
Laxton's Superb
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Laxton's Superb
General resistanceAverage
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Climate


Apple trees
Laxton's Superb
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Laxton's Superb
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colorOrange / Red
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