Averrhoa carambola
Star Fruit
A slow-growing, short-trunked tree with multi branched broad, rounded crown. Small purple flowers are accented among bright green leaves, followed by oval five lobed fruit.  The tree is extremely popular for its beautiful fruit and foliage and adaptability. Germination requires patience as with any tropical plant but is well worth the wait and truly fun to grow.

This widely adaptable tree can be used for a wide range of uses including, bonsai, standard specimen as well as the greenhouse. It makes the perfect patio plant. Keep tree well watered until established.When the fruit is sliced crosswise the pieces resemble stars. Use the fruit fresh or in salads. A great plant for kids!  This plant is a relative of the pickle tree. Can be grown outdoors as a standard in zones 10-11.  A naturally small tree, excellent for indoor growing. Imagine having this terrific conversational houseplant!

USES:
Greenhouse
Outdoor Standard
Bonsai
Potted Deck Plant
Indoor

Fun Facts:
1. Carambola is a deciduous tree
2. Flowers bloom in small clusters of purple streaked lilac
3. It is a slow grower making it a perfect houseplant and conversation piece
4. Makes an excellent plant for collectors of plants for the home or greenhouse environment
5. Grown for the beautiful leaf shape and color
6. Perfect for the home and greenhouse growers
7. Another fun plant from seeds of the Rainforest

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This widely adaptable plant can be used for a wide range of uses including, standard growing as well as the greenhouse or houseplant.  It makes the perfect patio plant but, will need protection from frost.  Keep well watered until established.

 

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This tropical tree is unmatched in beauty when in bloom. This very rare seed produces a versatile multi-purpose tree that is perfect for the plant collector. Although a tropical plant it is moderately drought tolerant but must be protected from frost. Seedlings will need a lot of light to grow well. The tree is perfect for the household environment in addition to bonsai culture. Blossoms attract pollinators, like butterflies and hummingbirds, filling the tree with all kinds of activity.  This tree is highly prized by collectors worldwide and seed is hard to get so don’t wait and buy yours today!