Fragaria Ananassa
Strawberry
A popular garden shrub with luscious, tasty fruit filled with nutritional value.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
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Botanical Name | Fragaria Ananassa |
Common Name | Strawberry |
Also Known As | Strawberry |
SA Tree No​ | |
Tree Type | Semi-Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Bees, Butterflies |
Features | |
Flowering Season | Winter |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | Yes |
Frost Tolerance | Semi-Hardy |
Fruiting Season | Spring, Summer |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Exotic |
Soil pH | |
Root System | Aggressive |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | Small, Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
Fruit, Citrus & Nut Trees Pricing
Bag Size | Price Range Incl. VAT |
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4L / 5L
| NA
|
7L / 10L
| R40-R400
|
20L
| R300-R500
|
50L
| R600-R800
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100L / 200L
| R900-R2000
|
Description
The strawberry plant is a high-maintenance shrub with delicious edible bright red coloured fruit. Its scented white, pink and red blossoms have between 5-7 petals on each flower.
Strawberries are easy to grow and are low-growing herbaceous plants. It is able to tolerate a broad range of soils and conditions. It’s a stunning ornamental plant that can be used indoors or planted in containers.
- Young trees need to be protected from frost
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -5°C
- Estimated height: 30cm
- Estimated width: 90cm
- Planting distance: 1.5m
Cultivars: June-bearing; Ever-bearing, Day Neutral.
Pollen compatibility: Self-pollinating.
Water requirements: Water once per week.
Fun facts: There are around 200 seeds on an average strawberry.