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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Lapins Cherry is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Lapins Cherry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Lapins Cherry with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Lapins Cherry
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