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Cherry 'Lapins'

15-Gallon, Semi-Dwarf

Height: 12-15 feet tall.
Spread: 10-12 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Prunus avium 'Lapins'

Description:
A highly productive self-fertile sweet cherry variety known for its large, dark red fruit and rich, juicy flavor. 'Lapins' cherries are firm, crack-resistant, and excellent for fresh eating, making them a favorite among home growers. This semi-dwarf tree is an excellent choice for backyard orchards, offering high yields and strong disease resistance.

Edible Qualities:
Cherry 'Lapins' is prized for its deep red, firm-fleshed cherries with an exceptionally sweet and juicy flavor. It is one of the best self-fertile sweet cherry varieties, producing abundant fruit without the need for a pollinator.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Preserves
- Juicing
- Drying

Features & Attributes:
Cherry 'Lapins' features lush green foliage in summer and a beautiful display of fragrant white blossoms in early spring that attract pollinators. The large, deep red cherries ripen in mid to late summer, providing an extended harvest period.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is known for its resistance to cracking and its ability to thrive in various climates, making it an excellent choice for home orchards.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Cherry 'Lapins' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
- Home Gardens

Planting & Growing:
Cherry 'Lapins' will grow to be about 12-15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10-12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3-4 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is self-fertile, meaning it does not require another cherry tree for pollination. Regular watering during dry periods and annual pruning help maintain shape and encourage better fruiting. A layer of mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Mid to Late Season Ripening
- Self-Fertile
- Crack-Resistant Fruit
- High-Yielding
- Fragrant Spring Blossoms