Lord Lambourne is an apple cultivar with a sweet sharp flavor.[2] It was raised by Laxtons Brothers Ltd in 1907 in Bedford, England.[3][4] Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit in 1923.[1][2][3]
'Lord Lambourne' | |
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Genus | Malus |
Species | Malus pumila |
Hybrid parentage | 'James Grieve' × 'Worcester Pearmain'[1] |
Cultivar | 'Lord Lambourne' |
Origin | England, United Kingdom [1] |
The apple shape is broad globose conical, it has a distinctive orange blush mixed with a greenish yellow "background," and taste is sharp sweet.[3]
Lord Lambourne a mid season apple.[5] It is sensitive to apple rubbery wood, apple chat fruit,[6] apple canker, apple scab and honey fungus[2] but has some resistance to powdery mildew.[2]