Lapin Cherry

What Makes Lapin Cherry Special?

Lapin cherry trees are renowned for their exceptional fruit. The glossy, deep red cherries are large and packed with sweet, juicy flavour. The flesh is firm, making them ideal for eating fresh, in desserts, or preserving. What sets Lapin cherry apart is its versatility and reliability. A self-fertile variety, Lapin cherry does not need a pollinator to bear fruit, simplifying orchard planning for home gardeners.

Growing Lapin Cherry in New Zealand

New Zealand’s mild climate is perfect for cherry cultivation, and Lapin cherry thrives particularly well in most regions. Plant your tree in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. As a vigorous grower, Lapin cherry trees can quickly reach an impressive size and begin producing fruit in just a few seasons. Their later flowering period helps protect against spring frosts, making the Lapin cherry an excellent option for cooler areas.

Regular pruning is recommended to maintain shape and encourage a healthy crop. Keep your young Lapin cherry well-watered, especially during the flowering and fruiting season, and mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture.

Companion Cherry Varieties

While Lapin cherry is self-fertile, planting different varieties can stagger your cherry season and increase your garden’s diversity. For those interested in exploring more cherry selections, consider these options:

• Cherry Stella: Another self-fertile favourite, offering dark red, sweet fruit suited to smaller gardens.
• Cherry Dawson: Celebrated for classic cherry flavour, ideal for desserts and fresh eating.
• Cherry Compact Stella: Perfect for container gardening and smaller spaces.
• Cherry Tangshi: Noted for its unique flavour profile, ideal for those seeking something different.
• Cherry Double Grafted Lapins and Dawson: Enjoy two cherry varieties on one tree, extending your harvest window and maximising garden space.

Delicious Ways to Use Lapin Cherry

Fresh Lapin cherries are a luxury straight off the tree, but they’re also wonderful in baking, jams, and sauces. Their firm texture makes them excellent for bottling or preserving, and the sweet flavour shines in pies and desserts. With their reliability and heavy crops, you’ll have plenty to enjoy and share.

Expand Your Fruit Garden

Why stop at cherries? Round out your home orchard with other exciting and rewarding fruit trees such as Quince Giant of Gascony, Apricot Goldstrike, Peach Blackboy, and Tamarillo Mulligan (Tree Tomato).

Start Growing Lapin Cherry

Lapin cherry is an easy-care, productive choice for New Zealand gardeners. Plant yours today and enjoy baskets of luscious cherries year after year. With its adaptability, self-fertility, and consistent crops, Lapin cherry is the perfect starting point for a fruitful home orchard.