Cherry, Lambert

Lambert Cherry

Prunus avium ‘Lambert’ (Lambert Sweet Cherry)
A classic sweet cherry cultivar developed in the Pacific Northwest, prized for its large, firm, bright red cherries with excellent flavor and texture — ideal for fresh eating, freezing, canning, and desserts. Its reliable production and attractive white spring blossoms make it a favorite for home orchards and edible landscapes.

Size:



Width: ~15–18 ft (standard fruit tree)



Height: ~15–18 ft (standard fruit tree)



Zones: 5–8

Light: Full sun (6 + hours per day)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Fruit: Large, bright red sweet cherries with firm, juicy flesh — excellent for fresh eating, baking, and canning



Flowers: White spring blossoms that attract pollinators



Form: Upright to broadly spreading standard fruit tree with a strong canopy and good structure



Reliable seasonal cropping when healthy and properly pollinated



Attracts:
Pollinators during bloom; birds to fruit (netting recommended)

Uses:
Home orchards, backyard fruit production, edible landscapes

Notes:
• Lambert is not self-fertile — it typically requires a compatible sweet cherry pollinizer (e.g., Bing, Rainier, Regina, Stella) with overlapping bloom to set fruit.
• Regular pruning to maintain an open canopy and airflow helps enhance fruit quality and tree health.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

12-15'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Broad Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No