Lapins Cherry Tree

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

15-20 Feet

Mature Spread

10-15 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 9

Bring dessert-sweet cherries home with the Lapins Cherry Tree, a self-pollinating standout known for big, dark red fruit on a manageable, backyard-friendly tree. It’s reliable, productive, and simple to grow—perfect for first-time fruit gardeners and seasoned growers alike.

Spring arrives with clouds of white blossoms, then mid to late season brings heavy crops of firm, juicy cherries ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. The rounded canopy is easy to shape, and dwarf forms fit neatly into small yards and sunny patios.

Lapins Cherry Tree Care

Give full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best bloom and fruit set. Plant in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6.0–7.0. Water deeply and consistently from bloom through harvest—about 1 inch per week; in heat, water when the top 2–3 inches of soil are dry. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to conserve moisture, keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Feed in early spring with a balanced fruit-tree fertilizer (such as 10-10-10 or an organic 5-5-5) per label rates.

Prune in late winter to an open-center (vase) or light central-leader form to improve light and airflow; remove dead, crossing, or inward growth. Hardy in Zones 5–8 with an approximate chill requirement of 400–500 hours. Net fruit as it colors to deter birds, and avoid overhead watering near harvest to reduce cracking.

Lapins Cherry Tree Spacing

For a specimen on dwarfing rootstock, allow 12–15 feet from other trees; for semi-dwarf, 14–18 feet; standards may need 18–25 feet. Keep 8–10 feet from buildings or tall fences for canopy and airflow. In orchard rows, space trees 14–16 feet on center with 16–20 feet between rows.

For containers (dwarf only), start with an 18–24 inch diameter pot (20–25 gallons) with large drainage holes; upgrade as roots fill the container and position in unobstructed sun. Keep the graft union 2–3 inches above soil level and promptly remove any suckers that sprout below it.

Why Grow Lapins Cherry Tree?

• Self-pollinating convenience with generous crops on a single tree

• Large, dark, sweet cherries with firm texture for fresh snacking and baking

• Showy spring bloom and an attractive, easy-to-manage canopy

• Adaptable to smaller spaces on dwarf rootstock and suitable for big containers

Ready for homegrown sweetness with almost no fuss? Plant a Lapins Cherry Tree and enjoy reliable blossoms in spring and bowls of rich, sun-warm cherries by summer.