Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Starfruit
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
arbre carambole
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
carambola ligno
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Carambola and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Carambola and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Carambola and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Carambola and Bird Cherry
Care of Carambola and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.