Laxton's Superb
| 'Laxton's Superb' apple | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | Malus domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Cellini' × 'Cox's Orange Pippin' |
| Cultivar | 'Laxton's Superb' |
| Origin | Laxton Brothers England, Bedford, 1897 |
The 'Laxton's Superb' is an apple cultivar that was developed in England in 1897. It is a cross breed between 'Cellini' and 'Cox's Orange Pippin'. It is a British apple with a green color and a dull red flush. It is a firm-textured dessert apple. The fruit is well known for its sweet and aromatic taste, which is likened to the parent cultivar it is derived from, the 'Cox's Orange Pippin'.
- S genotype S5 S16b
- Density 0.80-0.82 g/cc
- Sugar 14.0%
- Acid 7.4 g/litre.
- Vitamin C 5-9mg/100g.
| 55-60 mm | 60-65 mm | 65-70 mm | 70-75 mm | 75-80 mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 % | 15 % | 28 % | 42 % | 8 % |