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Averrhoa, Carabola, Star Fruit 'Wheeler'

Averrhoacarambola

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Genus
Averrhoa (av-er-OH-uh)
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Species
carambola (kah-rahm-BOH-luh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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California Rare Fruit Growers: "Medium to large, elongated fruit. Orange skin and flesh. Mildly sweet flavor. Tree a heavy bearer."

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