Cherry (Sweet)
Can I Grow Lapins?
Lapins is a self-fertile cherry with Bing-quality flavor and better crack resistance. It's become the commercial standard in the Pacific Northwest for its reliability and taste.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
400
Hardiness Zones
5-6-7-8-9
Harvest
Late June to July
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About Lapins
Lapins is a self-fertile cherry with Bing-quality flavor and better crack resistance. It's become the commercial standard in the Pacific Northwest for its reliability and taste.
Lapins requires 400 chill hours — the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter dormancy. Without enough chill, the tree may fail to flower properly or produce poor fruit.
⚠️ Common Challenges
Late bloom can miss pollination window in erratic spring weather; susceptible to bacterial canker.
❌ Common Misconception
Will Lapins produce more fruit in colder climates?
Not necessarily. Lapins only needs 400 chill hours. Planting in very cold zones (4 or colder) risks winter damage without improving fruit production. The ideal zones are 5-9 where the tree gets enough chill without excessive cold stress.
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Chill hour data from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Variety information compiled from university extension services.