Botanical profile

Fragaria × ananassa 'Mara des Bois'

Latin name
Fragaria × ananassa 'Mara des Bois'
Common name
Strawberry plant 'Mara des Bois'
Type
Fruit perennial
Family
Rosaceae

Fragaria × ananassa ‘Mara des Bois’ is a remontant strawberry variety renowned for the exceptional aromatic quality of its fruits, often compared to that of wild strawberries. This variety develops a compact and elegant clump, perfectly suited for the vegetable garden, fruit beds, and container cultivation. Its deciduous dark green foliage is accompanied by a renewed white bloom over a long period, promoting continuous production. The red fruits, of medium size, are intensely fragrant, sweet, and highly appreciated when eaten fresh. Well-adapted to Quebec's climatic conditions, ‘Mara des Bois’ combines regular yield with refined flavor. It prefers a sunny exposure and rich, loose, well-drained soil. This cultivar is a top choice for gardeners seeking a delicious, authentic, and easy-to-grow strawberry.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Regular, small fruit fertilizer
Soil type
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-25°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Red berries, very aromatic, sweet and fragrant flesh
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact tuft
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Width
30–40 cm (12–16 in.)
Growth rate
Fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Harvest period
TRUE
Fruit tree type
Small fruit (everbearing strawberry)
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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