Starfruit Live Plant 1 Gallon – Carambola Fruit Tree (Averrhoa carambola)

Starfruit, also known as Carambola, is an evergreen tropical fruit tree valued for its glossy green foliage, ornamental flowers, and distinctive star-shaped fruit. The fruit develops yellow when mature and can add both edible and decorative interest to warm-climate gardens.

This listing includes 1 live Starfruit plant in a 1-gallon pot. The young, well-rooted plant is suitable for outdoor gardens, patios, edible landscapes, and containers where warm growing conditions are available.

Starfruit prefers full sun, evenly moist well-drained soil, and protection from frost and extreme cold. The supplied plant is young, so flowering or fruit production is not guaranteed immediately.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Starfruit (Carambola) plant
• Supplied in a 1-gallon pot
• Scientific name: Averrhoa carambola
• Evergreen tropical fruit tree
• Green foliage with pink to purple flowers
• Produces distinctive star-shaped edible fruit
• Full sun preferred
• Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
• Suitable for warm-climate gardens and containers
• Protect from frost and extreme cold
• Young plant; immediate flowering or fruiting is not guaranteed

Shipping Restriction:

Due to agricultural regulations, this item cannot be shipped to California, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Alaska. Orders placed from restricted locations may be canceled.

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Starfruit plant in a 1-gallon nursery pot with growing medium.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Starfruit / Carambola
Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola
Plant Type: Tropical fruit tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Pink/Purple flowers; yellow fruit when mature
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter
Water: Regular; keep soil evenly moist without overwatering
USDA Zone: Not provided

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Starfruit?
A specific USDA zone range was not provided in the supplied listing. Starfruit is a tropical/subtropical tree and requires protection from frost and extreme cold.

2. How much sunlight does Starfruit need?
Starfruit prefers full sun, with approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily according to the supplied care information.

3. How much water does Starfruit need?
Water regularly and maintain evenly moist soil while avoiding waterlogged conditions.

4. What is the growth habit of Starfruit?
Starfruit is an evergreen tropical fruit tree with a leafy canopy and ornamental flowering habit.

5. Can Starfruit be grown in a container?
Yes. The supplied information indicates that Starfruit can be grown in containers when provided with appropriate warm conditions, sunlight, moisture, and space for root development.