Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
White Cedar
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
arbre carambole
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Techny Tuja
In Latin
carambola ligno
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Carambola and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Carambola and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carambola and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Carambola and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.