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Averrhoa carambola
Family: Oxalidaceae
Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing
Origin: South East Asia
small tree 10-20 ft full sun semi-shade regular water edible subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time incuded 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).

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

Averrhoa carambola seedling

Averrhoa carambola 1 month old seedling

Name	Comments
Name:ludette Email:lusfo_lax@hotmail.com Location:Philippines Homepage: Zone: 7 Apr 2004, 12:47 PM	This plant is called Balimbing.
Name:Alex Ribeiro Email:alequisandro at gmail dot com Location:Ceara / Brazil Homepage:http://www.xylema.net/ Zone: 17 Oct 2006, 9:59 PM	Nice plant and fruits, fast growing, likes lots of water, light and refrescant bloom frangrance, excellent juice winth lemons!
Name:Ricky J. Email:jared53402@yahoo.com Location:Racine, WI, USA Homepage:- Zone:5 27 Apr 2007, 9:42 AM	I have two Carambola trees growing in my greenhouse facing "south." The larger one was was two feet tall and four feet wide. Since then it has grown extensively, and to maintain a desirable shape, I trim new growth. The flushes of leaves come on very fast, and when conditions change (i.e I bring it inside or out, forget to water it, etc) they may fall off, and grow back. DON'T FORGET TO WATER WHEN THE SOIL IS DRY!!! Under my 150-watt plant light my tree flowered several times, but due to lack of "natural" light they fell off. I highly recommend this plant for anyone who wants a practically care free plant. Have your kids tap the leaves and watch them close.
Name:Sereyvath Email:sereyvath@gmail.com Location:Gwangju, S.Korea Homepage: Zone: 12 Mar 2008, 10:24 PM	I call "Spoeu" in Cambodia

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3937 Averrhoa carambola grafted var. Arkin Carambola var Arkin. Sweet, juicy, rich-flavored fruits. Yellow-orange when ripe.	3 gal pot, grafted plants	BACKORDER - add to wish list
3528 Averrhoa carambola grafted var. Bell Carambola. Fruit is bigger, round shape, golden color, sweet and crispy.	3 gal pot, large plant	BACKORDER - add to wish list
1021 Averrhoa carambola grafted var. Kari 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.	3 gal pot, 4 ft tall, grafted plants	BACKORDER - add to wish list
3915 Averrhoa carambola grafted var. Sri Kembangan Carambola var Sri Kembangan - Thai variety with elongated fruit, 5-6 inches long, bright yellow-orange flesh, very sweet and juicy. Firm flesh and few seeds.	3 gal pot, 4 ft tall, grafted plants	BACKORDER - add to wish list

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