Lapins Cherry Tree – The Self-Pollinating Sweet Cherry That Does It All

The Lapins Cherry Tree is one of the most sought-after sweet cherry varieties for home orchards — and for good reason. It’s self-pollinating (no second tree required), a prolific producer of large, deep burgundy cherries, and one of the most reliable performers across a wide range of climates. If you want a cherry tree that delivers a serious harvest without the complexity, Lapins is your answer.

Why Lapins Is the Home Orchard Favorite

• Truly self-pollinating – Unlike most sweet cherries, Lapins sets fruit on its own. One tree is all you need for a full harvest.
• Heavy, reliable producer – Known for consistently large crops of firm, sweet, deep red-burgundy cherries with excellent flavor.
• Large, firm fruit – Cherries are big, meaty, and crack-resistant — ideal for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and freezing.
• Late-season harvest – Ripens in late June to July, extending your cherry season after early varieties finish.
• Four-season beauty – Clouds of white spring blossoms → lush summer canopy → fiery fall foliage — ornamental as well as productive.
• Adaptable – Performs well in a range of soil types; suitable for in-ground planting and large containers.

Want Even More Cherries? Choose the Pollination Pack

While Lapins is self-pollinating, pairing it with a second variety dramatically increases yield. Our Pollination Pack (Lapins + Bing) gives you both trees at a bundled price — two of the most popular sweet cherry varieties, cross-pollinating for maximum fruit production and a longer harvest window.

In the Kitchen

Lapins cherries are prized for their versatility — sweet and firm enough to eat fresh by the handful, but equally excellent in cherry pies, clafoutis, jams, and infused spirits. Their crack resistance means they hold up beautifully even after rain, reducing waste at harvest time.

Growing Guide

• Zones: USDA 5–8
• Chill hours: ~700 hours below 45°F (well-suited to most temperate climates)
• Light: Full sun — 6+ hours daily for best fruit set
• Water: Deep, regular watering during fruit development; reduce after harvest
• Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil; avoid waterlogged sites
• Mature size: 15–25 ft. (standard); easily maintained smaller with annual pruning
• Harvest: Late June–July depending on zone
• Tip: Net the tree as cherries ripen — birds will find them before you do.

Available Options

Choose from 3–4 ft., 4–5 ft., or 6–7 ft. trees, available as a Single or as the Pollination Pack paired with a Bing Cherry Tree for maximum yield.

Also Consider

If you’re building out your home orchard, the Bing Cherry Tree is the classic companion to Lapins — an iconic sweet cherry with legendary flavor that cross-pollinates beautifully and ripens slightly earlier for a back-to-back harvest.