Laxton's Fortune
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Laxton's Fortune’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Laxton's Fortune is a Malus domestica cultivar. A popular English, Cox-style variety that has a sweet flavour. Colour is a yellow-green base overlaid with red striping and some pale red blush.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium
Skin Colour
Green and red
Flesh Texture
Crisp
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Mid
Storage Life
Short
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 3 (partially self-fertile)
Notes
Cox's Orange Pippin x Wealthy. Originated in Bedford, England, United Kingdom; introduced 1904; developed by Laxton Brothers Nursery. Award: RHS AGM (current). Laxton's Fortune is a mid-season English heritage apple developed by Laxton Brothers Nursery in Bedford in 1904, from a cross between Cox's Orange Pippin and Wealthy.
Fruit Use
Dessert
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Country Availability
Known to be available in 1 country