My Edible Fruit Trees: Carambola Trees wa

Carambola Starfruit - Thai Knight (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: - Lovely weeping habit, fantastic star shaped fruits.

Height 1.3 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Pollination: Self Pollination

Carambola Starfruit - Kary (Grafted) ^3/10

Comments: - I think my tree would have done better if it was in a less windy position.  I am surprised it has not died from the gusty winds.  Had a few fruits 2 years ago but they did not have enough time to grow and mature properly before it gets too cold.  I think Perth is probably too cold for this tree unless you grow it in a hot house.

Planted: 2005

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Question: Has anyone got any success stories with Carambola in Perth?

Comments

They do need protection in their first year. Star fruit grow really well in Perth as do many tropical fruit trees.

Carambola Starfruit - Kary ^10/10

Comments: -

This tree was here when we bought the place and is one of my favorites. The kid underneath is one of my best too. He is the youngest  of a blended family of 10, which halve of still live at home. Now you can probably understand why I love to be in my garden. Among other things it is my serenity my peace.

Star fruit abound on this tree nearly all year round there is something happening from its pretty little flowers to its crunchy tart juicy fruit. One of my older boys loves them and eats them whole off the tree. This one is planted in mostly shade between towering bamboo and a large date palm. It is very healthy,prolific fruiter and very pretty. In need of a good prune no dought.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: No

Organic Status:Organic