Laxton's Superb
AppleLaxton's Superb
Origin and History
Laxton's Superb was received in the United States from D. McKenzie, Auckland, New Zealand, in 1952. The variety is a cross between Cox Orange and Wyken Pippin.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Form and Size Medium, round, and regular in shape.
Skin Yellow, streaked with grey russet. The russet is described as duller than that found on Cox Orange.
Flesh and Flavor White in color. Flesh is sweet, soft, and juicy, with a pleasant flavor.
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds Not described in source.
Season
November through February.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
This description was reported by the Agricultural Experiment Station, Department of Pomology, Geneva, New York.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— H.H. Fisher (USDA ARS), A Survey of Apple Clones in the United States (1963)Laxton's Superb was received from D. McKenzie, Auckland, New Zealand, in 1952. Parentage: Cox Orange crossed with Wyken Pippin. Fruit is medium, round, and regular. Skin is yellow, streaked, with grey russet (duller than Cox Orange). Flesh is white, sweet, soft, and juicy, with a pleasant flavor. Season: November through February. Reported by the Agricultural Experiment Station, Department of Pomology, Geneva, New York.