Chinese Strawberry Tree | Cudrania tricuspidata Darrow
√ Larger fruits than most other varieties
√ Unique fruit
√ Attracts pollinators such as bees
About Cudrania tricuspidata ‘Darrow’
The Chinese strawberry tree Cudrania tricuspidata ‘Darrow’ is a unique fruit tree known for its relatively large, red-orange fruits with a sweet, aromatic flavor. This female cultivar grows best in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is not self-pollinating, so for good fruit set, ‘Darrow’ needs a male Cudrania tricuspidata as a pollinator, such as Cudrania tricuspidata ‘Male Hu’.
Fruit Quality
The fruits of ‘Darrow’ are relatively large, round, and have a strikingly bumpy red-orange appearance reminiscent of a strawberry. The flesh is soft, juicy, and has a sweet, aromatic flavor with subtle notes of fig and watermelon.
