Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America
Types
Starfruit
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Chokecherry
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Chokecherry
In French
arbre carambole
Chokecherry
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Chokecherry
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Chokecherry
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Chokecherry
In Latin
carambola ligno
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Carambola and Chokecherry
Season and care of Carambola and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Chokecherry Physical Information
Carambola and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Chokecherry are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Carambola and Chokecherry
Care of Carambola and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.