• Bowl of freshly harvested pineberry white carolina strawberries showing the whitish red coloring
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Strawberry Roots (Everbearing) - Pineberry White Carolina

Naturally developed white strawberry with a tropically sweet flavor

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Hanging Basket Friendly
North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Fragaria × ananassa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Root

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Shade
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 6 to 8 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Everbearing

COLOR

  • White

Grow something deliciously different with Pineberry, an unusual strawberry producing petite, fragrant fruit with pale white-to-blush flesh, distinctive red seeds, and a subtle pineapple-like flavor. This everbearing variety produces flowers and fruit throughout its extended season, bringing ornamental appeal and sweet harvests to gardens, borders, and edible landscapes. Its unique appearance and tropical notes make fresh-picked berries an especially memorable treat.

  • • Everbearing types provide smaller, continuous yields summer through fall, ideal for fresh eating throughout the season
  • • Pinch back during first year of growth and expect a bountiful harvest the following spring
  • • Partially self-pollinating, plant a compatible everbearing red strawberry nearby

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Plant crown at soil level

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 15 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
3 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 10 Sq. Ft
6 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
9 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 4 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Strawberry Roots (Everbearing) - Pineberry White Carolina FAQs

    What is a Pineberry?

    Pineberries are actually the oldest strawberry variety and were brought from Chile to France in the 1700s. It is smaller than a common strawberry and belongs to the exact same species as regular red strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa). The Pineberry fruit is the result of cross-breeding, not genetic engineering as has been claimed by some.

    What are some common problems with Pineberries?

    Pineberries can experience many of the same pests and diseases as traditional strawberries, including gray mold, leaf spots, powdery mildew, spider mites, aphids, slugs, and root weevils. Proper spacing, good airflow, clean mulch, correct planting depth, and watering at soil level can help prevent problems. Remove damaged or rotting fruit promptly.

    Why Isn’t My White Carolina Pineberry Producing Fruit?

    Poor fruiting is often caused by inadequate pollination. Plant approximately one compatible everbearing strawberry, we suggest Fort Laramie or Quinault, for every five White Carolina Pineberries. Other causes include insufficient sun, excessive nitrogen or runners, extreme heat, drought, poor pollinator activity, or a crown planted too deeply.

    What is the difference between a pineberry and a strawberry?

    A pineberry is a type of strawberry, not a separate fruit. The main differences are its appearance and flavor: pineberries typically have white to pale pink fruit with red seeds and a sweet-tart flavor often described as having pineapple-like notes, while traditional strawberries usually ripen red and have the familiar strawberry flavor. Botanically, pineberries and common garden strawberries are closely related and have similar growing and care requirements.

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