The fruit of Cherry ‘Lapins’ are large, dark-red, and firm, with a good flavor. They ripen from mid-summer and are resistant to cracking. The leaves of Cherry ‘Lapins’ turn orange to red in the autumn, and it produces white flowers in the spring. Additionally, it is self-fertile. Cherry is deciduous and native to Europe. Learn more about Cherry. Cherry ‘Lapins’ was developed by Karlis Lapins at the Summerland Research Station in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada and was released in 1983.