Grow your own Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola) tree from premium Non-GMO seeds, known for producing golden-yellow, juicy fruits shaped like stars when sliced. Star Fruit trees are prized for both their ornamental value and exotic tropical harvests, making them a must-have for home gardeners.

These tropical trees are easy to grow in warm climates or in containers indoors. They thrive under full sunlight and reward you with a lush canopy and abundant star-shaped fruits. With regular care, Star Fruit trees yield multiple harvests a year in ideal conditions.

Features:

• Produces beautiful star-shaped tropical fruits

• Golden-yellow fruit with sweet, tangy flavor

• Ideal for warm climates or container growing

• Non-GMO seeds with high germination rate

• Excellent for home gardens and tropical landscaping

Specifications:

• Common Name: Star Fruit

• Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola

• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree

• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading canopy

• Height: 15–30 feet (4.5–9 m)

• Spread: 10–20 feet (3–6 m)

• Fruit Characteristics: Star-shaped, golden-yellow, sweet and tangy flavor

• Blooming Season: Late spring to summer

• Harvest Season: Summer to early winter

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam

• Soil pH: 5.5–6.5

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• Temperature Range: 70–95°F (21–35°C)

• Season: Best planted in spring

• Germination Time: 2–4 weeks

• Plant Spacing: 10–15 feet apart

• Pollination: Self-fertile; pollinators improve yield

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

• Planting Guide:

  1. Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours before planting.

  2. Sow ½ inch deep in well-draining soil and keep moist.

  3. Maintain warm soil temperatures (70–85°F).

  4. Transplant seedlings to full sun after 8–10 inches tall.

  5. Water regularly and mulch around the base to retain moisture.

  6. Protect young plants from frost