Strawberry White Caroline #1

Common Name: Pineberry, Edible Strawberry

You’ll have to see this out-of-this-world fruit to believe it! Commonly called a “pineberry” (combining the words “pineapple” and “strawberry”), ‘White Carolina’ is really a hybrid between two species of strawberries, which results in a pale pink to white color of fruit. People who have tried this hybrid think that it tastes like pineapple. Pineberries are gaining in popularity—get yours to attract this unique market!

Plant one everbearing variety for every five ‘White Carolina’ plants. This will help with the pollination of flowers on the ‘White Carolina’ plants and should result in a better landscape performance.

Characteristics:

• Height: 6.0-8.0 Inches
• Spread: 12.0-18.0 Inches
• Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
• Foliage Color: Green shades
• Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
• Water Requirements: Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs
• Attracts Wings: Attracts Songbirds
• Growth Rate: Medium

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens, Inc