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Lapins Sweet Cherry Tree

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Description

Self-pollinating and tolerates late frost! One of the few self-pollinating sweet cherry trees. Puts on a brilliant spring show with billows of pink flowers. Deep, dark fruit has a Bing-like shape has a purple-red flesh that is sweet, firm and almost meaty. Exquisite fresh eating, right off the tree. Originated in Canada. Good overall disease-resistance and crack-resistance. Ripens in July.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink, White
Bloom Time Early
Chill Hours 400
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Large
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 9
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest July
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained - Average Moistness
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 4 - 7

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
Semi-Dwarf 15 - 18' tall x 15 - 18' wide
Dwarf 8 - 14' tall x 8 - 14' wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
Semi-Dwarf 15 - 18'
Dwarf 8 - 14'

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow cherry trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow cherry trees »

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70 Questions
Why did you choose this?
Stark Bro'sStore

They sounded like another winner. We already have the Rainier and love them.

Paula S

Successful past purchase in the past. Fits what I was looking for.

Michaele W

I couldn't pass on this deal!!!!!!

walter r

I have heard good things about this tree

Lynn H
I just planted my lapins cherry tree and found out it’s going to snow tomorrow. Should I do anything to protect it?
Teresa B.

no snow is good for the tree the fost is the worst expesality when is blooming.

fruit farmer
Is the taste similar to that of a bing cherry?
James T

Yes we love them great taste and they produce great amounts

Mona F
Can it be potted?
Anthony D

We appreciate you reaching out to us. Fruit trees can be growing in containers. We have two articles on our site that can help get you started for success. Search Growing Fruit Trees in Containers, Part 1 and then Part 2. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

Tabitha R.
I have a lapin cherry tree (now in its 5th year). Unfortunately, I'm getting little yield of cherries. Any suggestions? I line in SE Michigan. Thx
JEFFREY P

Late frost can zap tender fruit buds, which may be a concern in your area. If not, given the age of your cherry tree, fruit production should increase after it's yielded its first crops. If beneficials and pollen movers (bees) are not visiting your tree when it's in bloom, you can help by manually moving pollen between flowers (using a small paintbrush or cotton swab). If you have room for another variety of sweet cherry tree, cross-pollination between them should also help to boost yields. If birds are eating your fruit before you can harvest, netting is highly recommended.

SARAH D
I live in East Texas. Will this really grow here?....I thought it got too hot here....have you had anyone report yield from my area?
MARY K

May grow fine if you have enough winter chill hours--400 hours below 45 degrees or so.

Marlis R
I want to order a supreme XL bare root Dwarf lapins cherry tree. I don’t see where I add that information?
Rose Anne

That size is not available. if you do not see the size you wish to order on the drop down menu it is not available for shipping.

TiffanyF
How many chill hours are required?
JOSEPH F

This tree requires 400 chill hours, far less than most other sweet cherries.

LeAnn
What rootstock is my just purchased “dwarf” (no semi in front) Lapins cherry tree on?
Sarah

We appreciate you reaching out to us. We use several different rootstocks, depending upon the desired result and what is available. For that reason, we're unable to guarantee a specific rootstock.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

TiffanyF
Can a second lapins cherry help pollination?

No you would need a seperate sweet variety to pollinate.

TiffanyF
Is it self pollution?
Mary S

Yes this is a self pollinating variety.

TiffanyF
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1-10 of 94 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 28, 2025
Happy with Lappin Cherry
It is healthy and grew 6 inches since planting. Looking forward to seeing it mature
JAMES K
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 28, 2025
It's growing very well. At first it put out leaves all over the main trunk. It had no branches, but it was covered in leaves. Now it''s putting out branches. Very good for its first year.
STEVE S
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 22, 2025
Cherries in Idaho
So far so good. It is making a strong start in a soil I had to amend as it is a heavy clayloam that has a very high pH. I have seen no indication of nutrient problems or suceptibility to insects. Branching is normal and healthy as it had been properly pruned prior to shipment. It is resistant to strong winds despite large leaves that I worried would be damaged. It did arrive a little later than I hoped for but I was ready for its arrival.
RICHARD L B
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 17, 2025
Although I have not yet enjoyed cherries from my new tree, I'm very happy with the way the leaves have come out and it looks healthy.
PHYLLIS E
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 16, 2025
Very happy with my tree!
This guy is doing awesome. It was a bare root tree and he is Happy Happy Happy in it's new home.
Thank you.
ROBERT B
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 9, 2025
Love ?just love my dwarf cherry tree.
What a great dwarf cherry tree I bought from your company. It is thriving! I am so please with it that I looking for another place in my yard for another on of your dwarf fruit trees for my zone. You packed the tree great! The tree was strong right from the get go!
Extremely happy with all aspects of my purchase, especially the size, health and price! You're a great company.
Joy Potter
JOY P
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 29, 2025
If you ever wanted to grow a sweet cherry tree, this is the one to get! Most sweet cherry varieties need a pollinator, but this one does not. I planted my Lapins four years ago, and this year I got about a half dozen cherries to ripen. Not bad considering it usually takes 5 - 7 years to get a crop. The cherries I did taste were awesome! When you taste home grown, tree ripened fruit, you suddenly understand why you did it. These cherries put store bought cherries to shame! They have the same appearance as bing (just like in the photo) but taste so much. I really can't get over how much more flavor my cherries had than the store bought stuff. They do take some maintenance and care if you want the best cherries. I would purchase this tree again in a heartbeat!
JOHN B
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 26, 2025
Dwarf cherry tree
I love the cherry tree and it's doing well. Hopefully I will have cherries in a couple of years.
VAN F
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 23, 2025
Very Nice Lapins Cherry Tree
I ordered a Lapins Cherry tree in the spring. The tree arrived on schedule and was an excellent specimen. It is growing in my orchard. So far it is doing very well. It has leafed out and grown about 12 inches from the pruning cuts I made.
JAMES W
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 22, 2025
it was very good shape when it arrived and is doing well now.
RAY S

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