Description
Listed as extinct in Old Southern Apples, but we got our scion from David Benscoter who thinks he may have found the lost Lankford growing in an old orchard in eastern Washington. Originated as a seedling in a fence row in Maryland in the 1840’s where it was locally popular for family use. Described as flesh white, tender, juicy, mild subacid to almost sweet.
Choose rootstock type depending on availability:
Malus domestica Standard sized seedling rootstock. This is what trees were historically grafted on. These will be large trees that will grow for a century or more due to their cold hardiness and drought tolerance. Plant 25 feet or more apart.
M111 Semi Dwarf rootstock. 3/4 size of standard. A good compromise if you want a slightly smaller tree. Plant 15 feet or more apart.
M7 Semi Dwarf, Smaller than M111. Probably not as long lived, but produces sooner. Longer lived than M26. Plant 12 feet or more apart.
M26 Dwarf, Short lived (a few decades), fast producing, needs staked, not drought tolerant or as cold hardy, plant as close to 1-2 feet apart.
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