| COMMON NAME Fwang Tung Star Fruit Carambola |
| BOTANICAL NAME Averrhoa carambola |
| HEIGHT 25′ to 35′ |
| WIDTH 20′ |
| MONOECIOUS |
| EVERGREEN |
| COLD TOLERANCE 27° F |
| SOIL TYPE Well drained |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
| SALT TOLERANCE Medium |
| FLOWER Small, pink and purple |
| MONTH OF COLOR Summer |
| FRUIT Star-shaped with shiny exterior. Green unripe; Pale yellow, firm, sweet, and juicy when ripe, reaching 5″ to 6″ length with few seeds. Rich in antioxidants, potassium and vitamin C. Low in sugar, sodium and acid. Has both antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits. Contains a neurotoxin that healthy people normally filter out through their kidneys, but those who suffer from kidney disease are unable to. |
| CARE Maintain proper irrigation, pruning and fertilization regimes. Disease emergence favors wet, humid conditions and poor air circulation. |
| COMMENTS This tree is small and bushy, with drooping branches. Known for producing very sweet, very juicy tropical fruit. Excellent sliced into thin star shapes and frozen for naturally delicious snack. |
| PRICE 30 gallon $125, 15 gallon $75, 7 gallon $55, 3 gallon $35 |