Star Fruit![]() Have you tried Star Fruit lately?
Many years ago Carambola/Star Fruit was generally of poor quality and with a quite tart or sour flavor. Most Americans did not like it very much. Fast forward and here we are with some amazing sweet crispy varieties. We enjoy the juicy crisp sweet flavor of Sri Kenbangan and Kary. These are excellent grafted varieties. Star Fruit can be juiced and is even better when combined with the pulp of fresh picked Acerola. The amazing pink drink is refreshing and packed with vitamin C and loads of antioxidants. Try some from a named variety and start growing in your backyard. Prepare to be to be amazed! Click here to visit our online store: Grafted varieties are the best Carambola trees.
The fruit is also known as Star Fruit or Five Fingers. Fwan Tung, Sri Kembangan, Kary CARAMBOLA SHRIMP SALAD
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Description
Small evergreen tree; symmetrical shape Growth rate Fast if in a location protected from winds Longevity Relatively long-lived; 10 year old trees bear heavy crops Trunk and branches Single or may be multi-trunked Pruning requirement Pruning to maintain tree at about 8-10 ft Leaves Evergreen, compound 6-12 in. Arranged alternately on branches with 5-12 leaflets Flowers Tiny rose colored, fragrant. Trees flower several times a year. Fruit Yellow with waxy appearance. The sides are deeply ridged forming a star shape. Season June through February. Light requirement Sun or semi-shade Soil tolerances Adapted to many types of well drained soils pH preference 4.5-7.0 Drought tolerance Limited tolerance Flood tolerance Moderately tolerant for up to 7 days if under excessively wet or flooded conditions. Wind tolerance Poor Soil salt tolerance Intolerant Cold tolerance Mature trees may be killed at temperatures of 20-24 °F. Trees may stop growing at temperatures below 65 °F. Plant spacing 7-20 ft or more depending on available space and the goals of the grower. Invasive potential None Pest resistance Scale insects, beetles. Known hazard Caution: People who have been diagnosed with kidney disease should not eat carambola (star fruit) unless their doctor says that it is safe for them to eat. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg269 General Fertilizer Recommendations for Carambola Trees in the landscape. Carambola trees in the landscape are fertilized with a 10-10-10-3 or similar. Young trees: 1lb every 2 months Mature trees: 8-3-9-3 at an average rate of 3-5 lbs is applied 5 times per year. Maximum of 20 lbs per year. Do not fertilize in winter! |