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Averrhoa carambola

Family Averrhoaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft)
Spread 6 - 12 m (20 - 40 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The fruit Averrhoa carambola (carambola) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded purple and fragrant flowers during early spring to late summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Averrhoa carambola (carambola) bears aromatic and showy fruit. This plant has smooth stems.
Typical Uses Culinary, fruit and tropical.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Averrhoa carambola .
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.