Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry)

Fragaria Ananassa

Strawberry

A popular garden shrub with luscious, tasty fruit filled with nutritional value.

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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
4L / 5L
NA
7L / 10L
R40-R400
20L
R300-R500
50L
R600-R800
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.

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