Fragaria Ananassa
Strawberry
A popular garden shrub with luscious, tasty fruit filled with nutritional value.
Additional Information
Information  | Details  | 
|---|---|
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.
				














