Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
fuji, jonathan apple
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Cold Regions, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Oval Cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Frost
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Alternate Days
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Allergy
Kidney Stone
  
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
  
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
  
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
  
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
  
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
  
सेब
  
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
  
Gala Apfel
  
In French
arbre carambole
  
Gala
  
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
  
Gala
  
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
  
Gala
  
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
  
Gala
  
In Polish
karambola drzewo
  
Gala
  
In Latin
carambola ligno
  
Gala
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Malus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Carambola and Gala Apple
Season and care of Carambola and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Gala Apple Physical Information
Carambola and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Gala Apple are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Gala Apple
Care of Carambola and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.