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Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
 Averrhoa carambola
Family: Oxalidaceae
Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Origin: South East Asia
small tree 10-20 ftfull sunsemi-shaderegular waterediblesubtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeincuded in CD catalog

Season: August - March. Small symetrical tree. Red and white flowers appear on bare branches or at leaf bases. Fruit has a thin, waxy, green-yellow, yellow or orange skin. Oblong and five-angled it is star-shaped when cut across the middle. It has a sweet, watery, slightly acid, pleasant tasting pulp that is eaten raw or preserved. Seedlings have been known to bear in 3 years. Large trees have been known to survive 26°F without damage but young trees must be protected from frost and wind. Fruits very prolifically. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes and in drinks. Varieties: Arkin, Fwang Tung, Kari, Sri Kembangan. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft).


 
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing

Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola seedling
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola seedling
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola 1 month old seedling
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Averrhoa carambola, Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing


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   2320 Averrhoa carambola - seeds
Small symmetrical tree, great for container culture. Fruit has a thin, waxy, green-yellow, yellow or orange skin. Fruits very prolifically. Fruit is star-shaped when cut across the middle. It has a sweet, watery, slightly acid, pleasant tasting pulp. Fruits within 3-4 years from seed.
Plant seeds 1/2" deep in well drained soil, keep slightly moist. Bright light.
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Per pack: 6 seeds4 Pack(s) in stock
3.95  
 
   3528 Averrhoa carambola grafted var Bell - Starfruit
Carambola (Starfruit) var Bell. The fruit is large, round shape, golden color, sweet and crispy.
Small symmetrical tree. Fruits very prolifically. Fruit is star-shaped when cut across the middle. It has a sweet, watery, slightly acid, pleasant tasting pulp. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes, in drinks or preserved. Mature trees may survive light frost but young trees must be protected from frost and especially - wind. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft). Season: August - March.

This item is certified for shipping to California.
3 gal pot3 plant(s) in stock
49.95  
 
   3937 Averrhoa carambola var Arkin - Starfruit
Carambola (Starfruit) var Arkin. One of the leading commercial cultivars with 4-5" long fruit with small wings. Bright yellow to yellow-orange skin and flesh. Flesh is firm, very sweet, and juicy with few seeds.
Small symmetrical tree. Fruits very prolifically. Fruit is star-shaped when cut across the middle. It has a sweet, watery, slightly acid, pleasant tasting pulp. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes, in drinks or preserved. Mature trees may survive light frost but young trees must be protected from frost and especially - wind. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft). Season: August - March.

This item is certified for shipping to California.
3 gal pot, grafted plants2 plant(s) in stock
39.95  
 
   4693 Averrhoa carambola var Arkin - Starfruit, large size
Carambola (Starfruit) var Arkin. One of the leading commercial cultivars with 4-5" long fruit with small wings. Bright yellow to yellow-orange skin and flesh. Flesh is firm, very sweet, and juicy with few seeds.
Small symmetrical tree. Fruits very prolifically. Fruit is star-shaped when cut across the middle. It has a sweet, watery, slightly acid, pleasant tasting pulp. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes, in drinks or preserved. Mature trees may survive light frost but young trees must be protected from frost and especially - wind. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft). Season: August - March.
Please read the following information before ordering this plant. This is large size plant grown in 7 gal pot. This plant is much more mature than our standard size plants in 3 gal. It has thicker trunk and more branches. See a picture showing relative size of plants grown in 3 gal and 7 gal.
This plant will be shipped separately from other items by UPS/FedEx Ground due to its large size. Extra soil removed. See here time in transit (business days, excluding Sat-Sun!).
If transit time to your state is more than 4 days, over-weekend delay may occur. We provide the best packaging but can not guarantee plant safety if weekend delay occurs. We strongly recommend contacting us in advance regarding alternative methods of shipping. To estimate shipping cost, select the plant in the shopping cart and calculate shipping.
This item will be shipped within 2 weeks.

This item is certified for shipping to California.
7 gal pot, grafted plantsBACKORDER - add to wish list   
   4506 Averrhoa carambola var Dwarf Maher - Dwarf Starfruit
Carambola variety Dwarf Maher. This Hawaiin variety has roundish fruit with light yellowish - white skin, white flesh, low acid content, sweet and crunchy. An abundant producer of sweet juicy fruit. Fruit starts forming at only 2 feet in height. Small size make it good choice for container culture.
This item is certified for shipping to California.
3 gal pot, grafted plantsBACKORDER - add to wish list   
   4296 Averrhoa carambola var Fwang Tong - Dwarf Starfruit
Carambola variety Fwang Tong (Tung) - Dwarf variety with elongated fruit, 5 inches long, with long wings. Pale yellow skin and flesh. Very sweet and juicy. Flesh is firm with few seeds. Fruit ripe, when wing edges are still green. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes, in drinks or preserved. Mature trees may survive light frost but young trees must be protected from frost and especially - wind. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft). Season: August - March.
This item is certified for shipping to California.
3 gal potBACKORDER - add to wish list   
   4297 Averrhoa carambola var Hart - Dwarf Starfruit
Carambola variety Hart - dwarf variety suitable for small backyard or container growing. Fruits are small with pale-yellow, almost white skin. Flesh is sweet and delicious. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes, in drinks or preserved. Mature trees may survive light frost but young trees must be protected from frost and especially - wind. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft). Season: August - March.
This item is certified for shipping to California.
3 gal pot, grafted plants3 plant(s) in stock
39.95  
 
   1021 Averrhoa carambola var Kari - Starfruit
Carambola var Kari was developed at the University of Hawaii. Sweet, juicy, rich-flavored fruits. Yellow-orange when ripe. More round shape with less green-edged wings.
Small symmetrical tree. Fruits very prolifically. Fruit is star-shaped when cut across the middle. It has a sweet, watery, slightly acid, pleasant tasting pulp. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes, in drinks or preserved. Mature trees may survive light frost but young trees must be protected from frost and especially - wind. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft). Season: August - March.

This item is certified for shipping to California.
3 gal pot, grafted plants2 plant(s) in stock
39.95  
 
   4352 Averrhoa carambola var Possum Gold - Starfruit
Carambola, local Florida variety Possum Gold large, round fruit, very sweet and juicy.
Small symmetrical tree. Fruits very prolifically. Fruit is star-shaped when cut across the middle. It has a sweet, watery, slightly acid, pleasant tasting pulp. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes, in drinks or preserved. Mature trees may survive light frost but young trees must be protected from frost and especially - wind. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft). Season: August - March.

This item is certified for shipping to California.
3 gal pot1 plant(s) in stock
Last one
49.95  
 
   3915 Averrhoa carambola var Sri Kembangan - Starfruit
Carambola variety Sri Kembangan - Thai variety with elongated fruit, 5-6 inches long, bright yellow-orange flesh, very sweet and juicy. Firm flesh and few seeds make it excellent dessert fruit.
Small symmetrical tree. Fruits very prolifically. Fruit is star-shaped when cut across the middle. It has a sweet, watery, slightly acid, pleasant tasting pulp. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes, in drinks or preserved. Mature trees may survive light frost but young trees must be protected from frost and especially - wind. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft). Season: August - March.

This item is certified for shipping to California.
3 gal pot1 plant(s) in stock
Last one
39.95  
 


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