McGrath Nurseries

Lapins

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Maturity based on Alexandra in Central Otago

The Maturity Chart is a general guide for each variety of Cherry. The dates are based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Alexandra in Central Otago. If you are planting in a different district, please adjust these dates as below:

Marlborough -10 days
Havelock = -16 days
Hastings = -18 days
Twyford -22 days

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Lapins

Lapins is the standard, mid late cherry.
It has large size, mild flavour, good hardness and good shipping potential.

Origin:

K. O. Lapins and W. D. Lane, 1984, Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada

Parentage:

Van x Stella

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

13S-28-26

Protection & Royalties:

NR No Royalties

Fruit

External

Maturity:

Bing plus 13 days

Fruit Size:

Large 10.9 gms average

Fruit Shape:

Round - Heart

Skin Colour:

Dark red. Mahogany at ripe.

Internal

Flesh Colour:

Red

Hardness:

Firm

Flavour:

Mild and good

Stone:

Medium

Gross Qualities

Cracking:

Low, good tolerance to rain

Stem:

Short and thick

Storage:

Good

Tree

Cropping:

Precocious

Blossom:

White, early to mid season

Pollination:

Self fertile; S1, S4

Vigour:

Vigorous

Tree Habit/Form:

Very upright

Notes

Excellent fruit size, taste and firmness.
Can show pitting if not handled correctly.
Can be susceptible to blast if the trees are grown very rapidly in years two and three.
Young trees require hardening off early.
Lapins is the standard, mid to late cherry and has some problems with blast susceptibility.