Averrhoa carambola (Carambola)

Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging from a branch in a close up view
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) hanging in clusters with thick waxy skin and distinct ribbed edges
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Averrhoa carambola

Botanical name: Averrhoa carambola

Common names: Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger, Balimbing

Family: Oxalidaceae

Origin: South East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Starfruit
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

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).

Similar plants: Averrhoa carambola (Carambola)


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Averrhoa carambola fruits
Growing this tree is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy this unique and delicious fruit right at home!
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) pink flower cluster close up among lush green leaves on branch
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) small pink flower clusters nestled within thick green foliage on a stem
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on a thin tree branch close up
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow waxy fruit attached to thin woody stems on a young tree.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on a leafy green tree branch
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tree with abundant yellow fruit among dense green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on branches of a healthy productive tree
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tree filled with many yellow star-shaped fruits hanging from the branches.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging among wet green leaves in a close up
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging within dense green foliage on a tree branch.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on branches, close up of healthy ripening tropical plant.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging from tree branches among lush green compound leaves.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging from green tree branches in a full view
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tree loaded with yellow fruit nestled within dense canopy of green foliage
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on branches of a tree
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tree with hanging yellow star-shaped fruit and green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit close up sliced on a plate
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow sliced fruit arranged on a plate with whole pieces
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit close up with green leaves on branch of tree
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on branches among deep green waxy foliage after rain.
Averrhoa carambola yellow fruit pile sitting on white plastic sheets and newspaper.
Averrhoa carambola piled together on white plastic wraps for sale at market.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow star shaped fruit close up on a plate
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) sliced yellow star fruit arranged on a plate
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging among smooth green leaves in close up.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit ripening beside glossy green oval foliage on tree branches.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on branches, close up of tree in sunlight
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) laden with many yellow fruits hanging from woody branches among green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow ribbed fruit hanging from tree branches among dense green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) heavy clusters of star-shaped fruit hang among the lush, dark green foliage
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tree with yellow fruit hanging from thin brown branches above ground.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tree with yellow fruit hanging on branches and fallen onto the ground.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit on tree branches with green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) laden with many yellow fruits alongside a person walking nearby
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) small pink purple flower close up on a green leafy branch
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) pink and purple star shaped flower clusters against a soft green background.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) orange fruit tree with green leaves and multiple hanging ripe fruit
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) with orange fruit dangling from thin wooden branches among green foliage
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) orange fruit close up hanging from branch with green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) orange fruit hanging from branches amidst small green leaves and flowers
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) orange fruit close up hanging from a wooden branch among green leaves.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) fruit with ridges suspended from a thin branch among lush foliage.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging among small green leaves on the tree branch
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) showing ripe yellow fruit clusters dangling among the many deep green leaves.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit close up hanging from a tree branch with green leaves.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on a branch surrounded by green leaves against blue sky.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) pink flower cluster close up on a tree branch against blue sky
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tiny star-shaped pink petals cluster along a thin brown woody tree branch
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) orange fruit hanging from tree branches in a close up view
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) orange fruit dangling from thin woody branches under a clear blue sky
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit close up hanging from branch with green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) fruit with yellow skin hanging from a branch among green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) small green seedling plant sprouts emerging from dark brown soil close up.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) seedlings sprouting from soil with tiny green leaves reaching toward the top.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) small green plant in brown terracotta pot close up
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) growing inside a terracotta container with moist dark potting soil
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit close up showing star shape sliced on a plate
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) sliced into star shapes with vibrant yellow skin resting on a plate.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit slices on a plate, close up, five pointed stars.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) sliced yellow fruit pieces sitting on a plate in close up.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) pink flower close up on woody branch with green blurred background
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) pink flower cluster attached directly to the bark of a sturdy branch
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) pink flower clusters along brown woody branches amid green foliage.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) small pink flowers clustered closely along thick brown woody stems.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) purple flower clusters in a tight close up shot, water droplets.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) clusters of tiny purple flowers with moisture droplets clinging to their petals.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit on thin branch with multiple green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit ripening on branches among numerous small green oval leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit close up held in hand palm for clear scale
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit held within a hand showing its unique five pointed shape
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit close up held in hand against green leaves
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit held by hand showing five deep ridges and smooth skin.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit on thin brown branches with oval green leaves tree
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) hangs yellow star-shaped fruit amidst dense foliage on slender tree branches.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on branches, close up of waxy skin texture
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Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow waxy fruit hanging on the tree branches with green foliage surrounding them.
This easy-to-grow Star Fruit tree will flower and fruit once it reaches a height of one and a half to two feet, often within the first year.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on tree close up showing skin ridges
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tree branches loaded with several yellow star shaped edible tropical fruits
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) plant with many yellow fruits tucked among thick lush green leaves.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) plant loaded with yellow star-shaped fruits nestled among dense green foliage.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on a leafy plant close up image
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Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit growing among the green leaves on a woody branch
Carambola variety Hart - dwarf variety suitable for small backyard or container growing.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on a branch close up
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow waxy fruit hanging from a thin woody branch
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit hanging on branches with green oval leaves close up
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Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) ripe yellow fruit hang among lush green leaves on the tree branches.
The dwarf carambola Fwang Tong (Tung) yields slender, 5-inch fruit distinguished by its long, well-defined wings.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tree with hanging yellow fruit and green leaves in a garden
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Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) tree laden with ripe yellow fruit hanging among many green oval leaves
Carambola variety Fwang Tong (Tung) - Dwarf variety with elongated fruit, 5 inches long, with long wings.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit close up resting on a plate with multiple sections.
Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) yellow fruit sliced into star shapes and whole pieces on a plate.


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