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 July Fruit Size/colour: Large/ Dark red to black Pollination group: Self Fertile 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. 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 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.