(1/3) Carambola fruit on Tree By Mailamal [CC BY-SA 3.0] (Photo Credits)
(2/3) Carambola Starfruit - Arkin For Sale (Size: Large) (Grafted)
(3/3) Leaf of the Carambola Starfruit Arkin
Carambola Starfruit - Arkin
Averrhoa carambola$59.00
Specifications of Carambola Starfruit - Arkin
Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From GraftedLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months March, April, May, June, July, August, September
Transport Leaves Drop
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Customer Tips & Reviews Carambola Starfruit - Arkin
UPPER HORSESHOE CREEK, NSW
Carambola Starfruit - Arkin
Bought this for cross pollination,but also because it's a plant I've had on the list for a while now. Haven't planted out, waiting for more regular rain,might put in a bigger pot
BELLMERE, QLD
Carambola Starfruit - Arkin
My mother grew them when I was a teenager, & I just love the quirky shape. My husband often takes a home made fruit salad to work for his lunch, & the reason I chose these trees was to add a lovely flavour & interesting shapes to the mix. Both trees I purchased were planted straight away into pots, to get them started. They were very wilted looking for many, many weeks, but just recently I noticed both have a multitude of new shoots sprouting - so it's very exciting. Thank you.
Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Australia
Carambola Starfruit - Arkin
my tree missed fruiting 2020 but has fruit in Jan 2021. seems crazy.
Houston, TX
Carambola Starfruit - Arkin
My father was Morris Arkin. He developed the Arkin Carombola in our backyard in Coral Gables FL. He was originally was a stock broker for 30 years with no background in horticulture. He also developed a soft shell macadamia nut. Such wonderful memories!
