star fruit
Averrhoa carambola
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 30 feet tall4 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) is an evergreen tree for borders and containers, and it needs little care. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, and the flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Lychee, Thai lime, Banana, and Kahili ginger.