Averrhoa carambola (Carambola) - Video 1

Botanical name: Averrhoa carambola

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

Family: Oxalidaceae

Origin: South East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Averrhoa carambola
Young Carambola trees, planted at Top Tropicals Nursery one year ago, in2024, have been fruiting non-stop since fall of 2024!


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