Fragaria, Strawberry 'Tristar'

Fragariax ananassa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fragaria (frag-AY-ree-uh)
Species
x ananassa (a-NAN-ass-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Littleton, Colorado

Ellendale, Delaware

Rockledge, Florida

Washington, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Paducah, Kentucky

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Macomb, Michigan

Ashland, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Bend, Oregon

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Amarillo, Texas

Layton, Utah

Marysville, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2015 | positive

For over 30 years, 'Tristar' and its sibling 'Tribute' have been the standard day-neutral ("everbearing") cultivars for the northeast. Di...Read More

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Amarillo, TX | April 2006 | positive

WOW! what an amazing plant to grow!! i have three plants in an 8" hanging container and in the past week they have grown tremendously! I ...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

These are the absolute best strawberries I have ever tasted! They are big and prolific, all summer long.

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Brockton, MA (Zone 6a) | December 2005 | positive

This is a great strawberry! They are the first to ripen in June and have a tangy strawberry flavor, very sweet and pleasant. No need to a...Read More

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