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Yellow Himalayan strawberry – Fragaria nilgerrensis

Yellow Himalayan strawberry

Fragaria nilgerrensis
Edible value3
Shrub0.2×3.5 mzone 7–9light shade

Will it grow where I live?

Yellow Himalayan strawberry is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Rosaceae
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.2 m
Spread
3.5 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
5 years
First yield
after 1 year
Hardiness
zone 7–9
Shade tolerance
light shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
5.5 – 7
evergreen

Uses

Edible3 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Yellow Himalayan strawberry: how big does it get?

Yellow Himalayan strawberry (Fragaria nilgerrensis) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 0.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3.5 m. Growth is medium.

Yellow Himalayan strawberry: what site does it need?

Yellow Himalayan strawberry tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.

Yellow Himalayan strawberry: is it hardy?

Yellow Himalayan strawberry is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Yellow Himalayan strawberry: will it grow in Central Europe?

Yellow Himalayan strawberry is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

Yellow Himalayan strawberry: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Yellow Himalayan strawberry. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Yellow Himalayan strawberry: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 3/10.

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