Star Fruit - 'Kari'

Carambola has attractive foilage and produces bountiful supplies of starfruit. Fruits are delicious & juicy and have a citrus quality.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen; may loose some leaves in cooler locations
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile
Blooming Season: Spring & Fall
Ripening Season: Summer & Winter
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities: Establishes in first year and typically produces in second year. Produces two crops per year, one in summer and second crop in winter.
Full Size: 25-30' high
Cold Tolerance: Young trees are not cold hardy, protect from frost & strong windws. Established trees can survive down to 26 degrees.
Light Requirements: Full Sun for more fruits
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Regular watering is best, no need to supplement during rainy season.
Soil & Site Requirements: Not too particular with soil selection, but fertile soil with organic matter and good drainage will suit it best.
Links: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg269

Star Fruit - 'Fwang Tung'

Thai variety of Carambola. Fruits are known for high quality & flavor. Known to be a productive tree, even at a smaller height. Star shape is profound with this cultivar.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen; may loose some leaves in cooler locations
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile, produces abundantly without cross pollinating
Blooming Season: Spring & Fall
Ripening Season: Summer & Winter
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities: Establishes in first year and typically produces in second year. Produces two crops per year, one in summer and second crop in winter.
Full Size: 25-30' high
Cold Tolerance: Young trees are not cold hardy, protect from frost & strong windws. Established trees can survive down to 26 degrees.
Light Requirements: Full Sun for more fruits
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Regular watering is best, no need to supplement during rainy season.
Soil & Site Requirements: Not too particular with soil selection, but fertile soil with organic matter and good drainage will suit it best.
Links: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg269

Star Fruit - Dwarf 'Maher'

Perfect container tree as a heavy producer even at a height of 2' tall. Lower acidity than other Star Fruit varieties.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Chill Hours: -
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen; may loose some leaves in cooler locations
Plant Type: Perennial
Pollinator: Self-fertile
Blooming Season: Intermittent
Ripening Season: 3-4 months following flower
Years to Bear Fruit/Edible Qualities: Begins to produce flowers & fruit around 2' high. Vigorous producer year after year.
Full Size: 2-4'
Cold Tolerance: Young trees are not cold hardy, protect from frost & strong windws. Established trees can survive down to 26 degrees.
Light Requirements: Full Sun for more fruits
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Regular watering is best, no need to supplement during rainy season.
Soil & Site Requirements: Not too particular with soil selection, but fertile soil with organic matter and good drainage will suit it best.
Links: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg269