Description
🍒 Cherry Lapins Plant – Sweet, Self-Pollinating & Spectacular
Botanical Name: Prunus avium ‘Lapins’ Origin: Developed in British Columbia, Canada Pollination: Self-fertile – no second tree needed! Fruit: Large, dark red cherries with firm flesh and a rich, sweet flavor Harvest Time: Late season – typically November in South Africa Growth Habit:
- Mature Height: 4–6 meters
- Spread: 3–5 meters
- Blossoms: White spring flowers, highly ornamental
- Foliage: Lush green turning golden in autumn
🌿 Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic
- Watering: Deep weekly watering; reduce in cooler months
- Climate: Prefers temperate to cool zones with cold winters
- Chill Hours: Requires 800–900 hours for optimal fruiting
✂️ Care & Maintenance
- Pruning: Late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood
- Fertilising: Slow-release nitrogen-rich fertiliser every 4–5 months
- Mulching: Pine bark mulch (5 cm thick), kept clear of trunk
- Pests/Diseases: Watch for aphids, scale, and fungal issues like anthracnose
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