🌴 Starfruit (Carambola)
Averrhoa carambola
tropical_perennials
evergreen tree
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
moderate to high
🗺️ Zones
[10,11]
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained, rich
📏 Spacing
15-20 ft
📐 Height
15-30 ft
⏱️ Maturity
2-3 years from graft
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
Attracts pollinators; repels fruit flies
Understory aromatic that deters fruit flies from starfruit
Shared tropical conditions; papaya as interim crop
⚠️ Keep Apart (0)
No known enemies listed.
📝 Growing Notes
The fruit that's a star , literally. Slice crosswise for perfect five-pointed stars. Heavy producer , a mature tree can produce 200+ pounds annually. Beautiful tree with pink flowers and compound leaves that fold at night.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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