'Lapins' Cherry Tree 4-5ft, Self-Fertile & Ready to Fruit, Heavy Cropper

'Lapins' Cherry Tree 4-5ft, Self-Fertile & Ready to Fruit, Heavy Cropper

These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from the end of October until April and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year.

Very large dark red to black fruit of exceptional cropping and quality.

Growing Details

Common Name: Lapins Cherry Tree
Latin Name: Prunus avium 'Lapins'
Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: May to May/ White
Fruit picking time: Late June to early June
Fruit Size/colour: Large/ Dark red to black
Pollination group: Self Fertile
Rootstock: COLT, 4-5M

Description

The fruit has dark red flesh and exquisite flavour. The tree if fairly upright in habit and should only ever be lightly pruned. This is a self fertile cherry, which will also help to pollinate most other varieties.

As with all trees from the prunus family, the leaves will start to appear autumnal and slightly shabby from mid June onwards. This is not a disease, but is mainly due to this years contrasting weather conditions and will not affect the performance of the tree.

Pollination:

It is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner

For better fruiting plant a compatible partner:
Early Rivers, Merton Glory, Napoleon Bigarreau, Van

For the bare root planting instructions, please click here.