Lapins Cherry Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Prunus avium 'Lapins,' also known as the Lapins Cherry, is a dwarf cherry tree with many white flowers growing in spring clusters. This plant has sweet fruit and is rich in vitamins. It grows well in full sun and with good drainage. It needs regular pruning to shape and harvest fruit in the summer.
Common Name |
Cherokee
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Plant Type
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Fruits
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Prunus avium ‘Lapins ’
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Genus
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Prunus
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Family
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Rosaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Lapins Cherry Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Lapins Cherry.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Lapins Cherry needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Lapins Cherry needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Lapins Cherry Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Lapins Cherry to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Lapins Cherry to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Lapins Cherry Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Lapins Cherry. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Lapins Cherry plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Lapins Cherry Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Lapins Cherry plant. |
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Maximum Height |
216 Inches or
6 meters
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Spread |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Color |
Green
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Lapins Cherry toxic to pets? |
Yes
Lapins Cherry can be toxic to pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Traditional Garden
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Lapins Cherry Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Lapins Cherry, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Lapins Cherry Native Region |
Find out where the Lapins Cherry plant originated. |
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Country |
Canada
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