guildfordcycads

Hello!

I have a tiny patch of soil that has a healthy emerald green arborvitae in it.

I would like to plant underneath it a small fruit bearing plant.

My first thought were strawberries, but I am not sure it is the best alternative.

What would be a recommendation for a fruit bearing companion plant?

I am located in the Pacific northwest.

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