A self-fertile late-season sweet cherry with large, firm, dark-red, crack-resistant fruit of excellent flavour. Reliable and productive, needing winter chill and a sunny, well-drained site.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Lapins Cherry
Prunus avium 'Lapins' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Lapins Cherry
Lapins Cherry suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Lapins Cherry does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Lapins Cherry does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Lapins Cherry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is moderate maintenance.
Using Lapins Cherry in the garden
Lapins Cherry earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Lapins Cherry sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Lapins Cherry
Plant Sale lists Lapins Cherry as bare-root stock, advanced specimens and potted plants. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
