Lapins Cherry Tree

Large, high quality dark red fruit is sweet with a firm texture and juicy flesh. A self fruitful Bing type cherry with excellent quality fruit that is resistant to cracking. These big, firm fruit are at their best eaten fresh, but you could also use them in pies, jams, sauces, or dry them for a real winter treat. Also sold as "Self-fruitful Bing'"

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USDA ZONES: 5-9 Outdoors

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Is This Plant Self Pollinating?

Lapins Cherry Tree is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.

Description

Prunus avium 'Lapin'

Large, high quality dark red fruit is sweet with a firm texture and juicy flesh. A self fruitful Bing type cherry with excellent quality fruit that is resistant to cracking. A great backyard cherry for those who love the idea of having a Bing Cherry, but don't have the room for the second pollinating variety. While Lapins is self fruitful, it also acts as a pollinator for other popular sweet cherries. Ripens at the same time as the Bing. These big, firm fruit are at their best eaten fresh, but you could also use them in pies, jams, sauces, or dry them for a real winter treat. Also sold as "Self-fruitful Bing'"

Characteristics

Fruit Color:

Dark red

Ripens:

June - July

Sun/Shade:

Full Sun

Water Needs:

regular water

Soil Type:

well-draining

Soil pH Level:

pH of 6.5

Tree Size:

Cherries can reach 40 feet if left unpruned. With summer pruning all cherries can be kept under 10 feet

Years to Bear:

Pollination:

Self Pollinating

Bloom Color:

Cold Hardy:

N/A

Primary USDA Zone Range:

5 - 9

Secondary USDA Zone Range:

N/A

Chill Hours:

400 - 500

Size & Spacing

Cherries can reach 40 feet if left unpruned. With summer pruning all cherries can be kept under 10 feet

How you prune determines what spacing. With regular pruning cherries can be planted 8 to 10 feet on center

Planting & Care

Cherries require good draining soils. If you suspect poor drainage consider mounding or raised beds. Plant in full sun in a location favoring the morning sun. Cherries require 8 hours of sun. Be careful to avoid locations where cold air or frost will settle. Choose a protected location that is sheltered from wind. Cherries prefer well-drained soil. Water regularly, being careful not to over water during the first year. Keep the soil evenly moist but not wet. Cherries do not like wet feet! Mulching helps retain moisture in the surface root zone and keeps the root cool in the hot summer. Mulch to 3 to 4 inches deep and 3 to 4 feet outside the canopy When harvesting cherries, pick them with the stems attached, and avoid tearing off the fruit spur that will produce fruit year after year. An added bonus with cherry trees is the beautiful blossoms that precede the fruit each spring.

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