The Lapins cherry is a popular modern sweet cherry variety known for its large, deep red fruit and excellent flavor. The cherries are firm, juicy, and crack-resistant, making them ideal for fresh eating and suitable for baking or preserving. Lapins trees produce fruit a little later than Bing, often ripening in mid-to-late July, and are known for their heavy yields.

This tree grows in a broad, upright shape and, when grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock, typically reaches 12 to 15 feet in height and width. The foliage consists of glossy green leaves with finely toothed edges, and the bark has a reddish-brown hue. It blooms in early spring with clusters of fragrant white flowers.

Lapins is one of the few sweet cherry varieties that is self-pollinating, meaning it does not require another tree nearby to produce fruit. It is also more resistant to cracking and disease than many older cherry varieties, although good airflow and regular pruning still help reduce the risk of problems like brown rot or canker.