Averrhoa carambola
CARAMBOLA, STAR FRUIT
Oxalidaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: India-Subcontinent, Tropical Asia

Other Botanical Names: Averrhoa acutangula, Sarcotheca philippica

Other Common Names: Star Pickle

 
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Averrhoa carambola
CARAMBOLA, STAR FRUIT
Oxalidaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson

Flowering Time: Any time of the year

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: yellow-orange star shaped

Edibility: fruit, edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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