Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Not Available
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Siberian peashrub
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
arbre carambole
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
carambola ligno
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Carambola and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Carambola and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Carambola and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Carambola and Siberian Peashrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.