Apple ‘Laxton’s Superb,’ popular with the “Victorians,” is a classic, old-fashioned English apple with an orange-red blushed skin and crisp, firm flesh. The fruits are aromatic and sweet, similar to “Cox’s Orange Pippin.” This variety, on the other hand, is more hardy and thrives in cold or exposed environments. This dessert apple is harvested in October. Fruits can be stored until the end of January.
Growing Information
Plant apple trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.
