Starfruit, Averrhoa carambola
FAMILY:
Oxiladiaceae
ORIGIN:
South-east Asia
DESCRIPTION:
Slow-growing, multi-branched; grows to 25ft.; showy fragrant flowers that produce star-shaped fruit; host plant for the Atlas Moth caterpillar
CULTIVATION:
Full sun; grows best in evenly moist loam
PROPAGATION:
Seed
COMMENTS:
Prone to chlorosis; fruit used for ornamental purposes
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