Tristar Strawberry

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Fragaria ananassa Tristar (Tristar Strawberry)

Tristar is one of the best-flavored continuous-bearing strawberries from the eastern United States. Introduced in 1981 by the USDA Beltsville and the University of Maryland, it quickly became known for its excellent flavor, strong disease resistance, and dependable productivity.

This popular variety produces medium-sized, sweet berries over a long season. The plants spread by runners, forming a neat, manageable rowideal for garden beds and traditional strawberry plantings.

• Hardiness Zones: 58
• Bearing Type: Continuous-bearing
• Growth Habit: Spreads by runners

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Poor
• No Spray: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Poor
• Thorns: None
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained
• Edible Type: Berry
• Self-Fertile: Yes

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