Laxton’s Foremost

Dessert pear Raised in 1901 by Laxton Bros. of Bedford by crossing the varieties Marechal de la Cour x Fertility. Introduced 1939. A large, conical, yellow skinned pear sometimes with a reddish flush and a few red stripes. Flesh is buttery and sweet.
Flowering period D
Pick late Aug and use Aug-Sept

Supplied on half-standard rootstock Quince A, suitable to grow free-standing or as espalier or cordon (please add note to order if for formal training)