Pineberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'White Carolina')

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strawberries
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Soil pH Preferences
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Vegetable
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Birds
Containers
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Fruit
Showy
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant Habit
Vine
Plant Height
6-12 inches
Plant Spread
6-12 inches
Propagation: Other methods
Stolons and runners
Detailed Information

Despite the name “Pineberry” and its appearance, the Pineberry (Fragaria x ananassa ‘White Carolina’) is **not** a distinct species with a specific, traditional native region. It is a cultivated hybrid of the garden strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa).

Here’s the breakdown:

* **Fragaria × ananassa (Garden Strawberry):** This is the base species for most commercially grown strawberries, including the Pineberry. It originated in **Europe (specifically Brittany, France)** as an accidental hybrid between two North American strawberry species: *Fragaria virginiana* (from eastern North America) and *Fragaria chiloensis* (from the Pacific coast of the Americas).

* **Pineberry ‘White Carolina’:** This specific variety was commercially developed in **Europe (Netherlands)**, although it draws from the genetic heritage of North and South American strawberry species.

**Therefore, while the Pineberry’s genetic roots are in North and South America, its origin as the ‘White Carolina’ variety is from Europe (Netherlands). The broader strawberry species it belongs to has its origin in Europe (France).**

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger