LightSpecies-level: full sun.
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Star Fruit (Carambola)
Averrhoa carambola
Ornamental and productive — star-shaped fruit on a compact tree.
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In stockAvailable sizes2 ft – 4 ft
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Plant guide
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Growing characteristics and practical care notes.
WaterSpecies-level: needs consistent soil moisture and has limited drought tolerance.
Mature heightSpecies-level: about 7–10 m.
Growth habitSpecies-level: spreading, single- or multi-trunked tree.
- Mature height
- Species-level: about 7–10 m.
- Growth habit
- Species-level: spreading, single- or multi-trunked tree.
- Growth rate
- Species-level: rapid in wind-protected locations.
- Foliage
- Species-level: evergreen, though leaves may drop in cooler locations.
- Flowers / fruit
- Small pink-to-lavender flowers; fruit has a star-shaped cross-section.
- Light
- Species-level: full sun.
- Watering
- Species-level: needs consistent soil moisture and has limited drought tolerance.
- Soil
- Species-level: well-drained soil.
Plant information sources:University of Florida IFAS Extension