Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Frost
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Silverthorn
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Silverthorn
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Silverthorn
In French
arbre carambole
Silverthorn
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Silverthorn
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Silverthorn
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Silverthorn
In Latin
carambola ligno
Silverthorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Rhamnales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Carambola and Silverthorn
Season and care of Carambola and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Silverthorn Physical Information
Carambola and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Silverthorn are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Carambola and Silverthorn
Care of Carambola and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.