Fruit tree comparisons
 Laxton's Superb | |
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| Laxton's Superb is a deservedly popular English late-season dessert apple from the Victorian era. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Laxton's Superb | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Biennial tendency |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Apple tree Laxton's Superb | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
| Flavor style (apples) | Sweeter |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Laxton's Superb | |
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| General resistance | Average |
Climate
| Apple tree Laxton's Superb | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (4) -30F / -34C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Laxton's Superb | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Orange / Red |