{"product_id":"lapins-cherry-tree","title":"Lapins Cherry Tree – Self-Pollinating Sweet Cherry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLapins Cherry Tree – The Self-Pollinating Sweet Cherry That Does It All\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLapins Cherry Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Lapins Is the Home Orchard Favorite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruly self-pollinating\u003c\/strong\u003e – Unlike most sweet cherries, Lapins sets fruit on its own. One tree is all you need for a full harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy, reliable producer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Known for consistently large crops of firm, sweet, deep red-burgundy cherries with excellent flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, firm fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cherries are big, meaty, and crack-resistant — ideal for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate-season harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ripens in late June to July, extending your cherry season after early varieties finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-season beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Clouds of white spring blossoms → lush summer canopy → fiery fall foliage — ornamental as well as productive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e – Performs well in a range of soil types; suitable for in-ground planting and large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWant Even More Cherries? Choose the Pollination Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Lapins is self-pollinating, pairing it with a second variety dramatically increases yield. Our \u003cstrong\u003ePollination Pack (Lapins + Bing)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapins 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. 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