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APPLE 'Laxton's Superb'
Commonly known as Culinary apple, Dessert apple
Mid season dessert apple
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Deciduous
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White - white blossom, blushed pink. -
Height and Spread - MM 106 semi-dwarfing rootstock. 3.6m-5.6m (12ft-18ft) -
Fruit - Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit - dessert. Spur-bearer. Produces fruit on spurs along branch. Pick early October for use November to January.
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Tree
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Zero Rated Item - No VAT on this plant
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - heavy cropper. Can become biennial with age. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases - scab. -
Place of origin - UK. 1897. T. Laxton, Bedford. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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