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Early Laxton
Early Laxton is one of the earliest dual purpose plums
Origin: Bedfordshire UK,
1902
Pollination: Early Laxton is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator.
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History and description of Early Laxton
Early Laxton plum was raised by Laxton Bros, Bedford, UK in 1902 from a cross between Catalonia
and Rivers Early Prolific. It received an Award of Merit from the RHS and was adopted as a commercial
variety in the UK.
Small to medium sized, oval-oblong fruit. Yellow skin with pinkish-red flush, red spots and lavender
bloom. Juicy, golden yellow flesh. Free stone. Sweet pleasant taste. High vitamin C content. Fruit tends
to bruise easily and skin cracks sometimes. Good as an early dessert plum but also as a cooking
plum.
Small tree with a weeping habit. Crops well but the fruit sometimes drops before it is ripe. Frost
resistant and therefore suitable for locations subject to spring frosts.
Characteristics of Early Laxton plum and gage trees