Cherry, Lapins Fruit Tree #7
Cherry Lapins Fruit Tree
Prunus avium 'Lapins'
- Height: Typically 10–15 feet tall in Michigan’s climate
- Spread: About 10–12 feet wide
- Spacing: Plant 10–12 feet apart for a refreshing orchard effect
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Deciduous
- Fruit Tree
Description
Cherry Lapins Fruit Tree presents a beautiful display of fragrant white blossoms each spring, leading to large, deep-red cherries that offer a sweet, satisfying flavor. Perfect for fresh snacking, baking into pies, or creating luscious preserves, these cherries ripen in early to mid-summer. Being self-pollinating, Lapins requires no additional variety to set a grand harvest, though having other sweet cherry trees nearby can boost yields. Its tidy stature makes an inspiring choice for those who desire a lovely fruit-bearing highlight in their landscape.
General Care
- Sunlight: Requires full sun—at least 6 hours of direct light per day—to support lush foliage and a bountiful crop.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; improving heavier soils with organic matter enhances root development and overall vigor.
- Watering: Provide consistent moisture during the initial growing season to establish robust roots. As fruit develops, regular watering helps produce top-quality cherries.
- Mulching: A 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base conserves soil moisture and stabilizes temperature; keep mulch slightly away from the trunk.
- Pruning: In late winter or early spring, remove weak or crossing branches to encourage a fresh, open canopy and polished shape for a fine harvest.
Cherry Lapins Fruit Tree delivers a stunning combination of gorgeous spring blooms, delicious sweet cherries, and a refreshing presence that enhances the Michigan landscape year after year.
