The Semi-Dwarf Lapins Cherry Tree is known for its large, deep red to dark burgundy cherries with a rich, sweet flavor and firm, juicy flesh. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves, and is less prone to cracking than many other sweet cherry varieties. The tree has a moderately compact growth habit, making it well suited for home orchards and smaller garden spaces. In spring, it produces showy white blossoms that attract pollinators and develop into abundant cherries that typically ripen in mid to late summer.
Mature Height: 12-15 feet
Spacing: 12–15 feet apart
Interesting Information:
Lapins cherries are prized for their large size, deep color, and excellent sweet flavor.
This variety is self-fertile, meaning it does not require another cherry tree for pollination, making it ideal for small gardens.
Lapins is more resistant to fruit cracking compared to many sweet cherry varieties, especially in wet climates.
The tree’s spring blossoms attract bees and other pollinators, enhancing fruit set and overall garden health.
Its Semi-Dwarf size makes it easy to manage while still producing heavy, reliable yields.
Grow Zone: 5–9
The Semi-Dwarf Lapins Cherry Tree is known for its large, deep red to dark burgundy cherries with a rich, sweet flavor and firm, juicy flesh. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves, and is less prone to cracking than many other sweet cherry varieties. The tree has a moderately compact growth habit, making it well suited for home orchards and smaller garden spaces. In spring, it produces showy white blossoms that attract pollinators and develop into abundant cherries that typically ripen in mid to late summer.
Mature Height: 12-15 feet
Spacing: 12–15 feet apart
Interesting Information:
Lapins cherries are prized for their large size, deep color, and excellent sweet flavor.
This variety is self-fertile, meaning it does not require another cherry tree for pollination, making it ideal for small gardens.
Lapins is more resistant to fruit cracking compared to many sweet cherry varieties, especially in wet climates.
The tree’s spring blossoms attract bees and other pollinators, enhancing fruit set and overall garden health.
Its Semi-Dwarf size makes it easy to manage while still producing heavy, reliable yields.
Grow Zone: 5–9
