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Just came across a carambola or star fruit in albertsons. Cali rare fruit growers says it takes to 26 as a mature tree.... anyone growing this in California?

Dave

 

Riverside, CA Z 9b

1700 ft. elevation

approx 40 miles inland

Posted

I've got a 12'er in the ground with a trunk diameter of only 2". It was planted out 3 years ago as a 5 gallon. Blooming is sporadic, so far only 3 inedible fruits. It is cold-sensitive, 26° seems far too generous. 30° will show damage.

 

 

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Dave--

There was a nice tree at Cal State Fullerton Arboretum (recently removed for??) that fruited heavily. It was about 15'/5m tall. It would freeze back considerably at about 30F, but recover fairly well. Fruit is produced on larger branches.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

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Posted

well.... probably not a good bet for me then... since I see 30f once or twice pretty much every winter. Thanks for the info!

Dave

 

Riverside, CA Z 9b

1700 ft. elevation

approx 40 miles inland

Posted

The Star Fruit/Carambola is an outstanding taste and I do not understand why it is not more popular.In our neighborhood,we have some very large older trees(45+ft)that shower many,many of these Stars a couple of times a year.I think they are just as good as Oranges,except Cal Navels.

What you look for is what is looking

Posted

(bubba @ Apr. 01 2008,10:35)

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The Star Fruit/Carambola is an outstanding taste and I do not understand why it is not more popular.

I agree Bubba!   I find them especially tasty mixed with strawberries.

When I do see this fruit in the grocery store, its usually on the pricey side.

But, there is a huge one of these trees in Palm Harbor that rains down so much fruit that the owners give away as much as anyone will take.  Of course, Ive been happy to oblige!  Next to the tree, they have several garbage cans full of rotting fruit as these trees fruit so heavily.

Larry 

Palm Harbor, FL 10a / Ft Myers, FL 10b

Posted

(doubravsky @ Mar. 30 2008,22:27)

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well.... probably not a good bet for me then... since I see 30f once or twice pretty much every winter. Thanks for the info!

I have a Carambola growing now for 11 yrs has seen temps down to 26 F. Go for it!

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(Scott Mcintosh @ Apr. 01 2008,12:32)

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(doubravsky @ Mar. 30 2008,22:27)

QUOTE
well.... probably not a good bet for me then... since I see 30f once or twice pretty much every winter. Thanks for the info!

I have a Carambola growing now for 11 yrs has seen temps down to 26 F. Go for it!

Yes....judging by the size of the tree in Palm Harbor I mentioned above, these trees must be tougher than advertised.

Larry 

Palm Harbor, FL 10a / Ft Myers, FL 10b

Posted

28 caused some leaf shed and fruit drop but otherwise no real damage, currently leafing out and looking good.

Alan

Tampa, Florida

Zone - 10a

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