Malus d. 'Laxton Superb' Formal chestnut-like foliage on downward sweeping

chestnut-like foliage on downward sweeping branches

Attractive beige-bronze peeling bark

Whilst the branches are still bare

Can be used effectively as informal hedging and will continue to flower (though not as profusely) with careful timing of trimming

curving twigs and large

Malus d. 'Laxton Superb' Formal chestnut-like foliage on downward sweepingBred by the Laxton Brothers in 1897, 'Laxton Superb' is a classic old Victorian, British apple, a cross between 'Cox's Orange Pippin' x 'Wyken Pippin'. This late season dessert apple is green with a dull red flush. Flesh is sweet and firm with an aromatic taste. Grown as a hardy Cox substitute. Flowering group D, partially self fertile. H5