Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Frost
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Quercus
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Quercus
In French
arbre carambole
Quercus
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Quercus
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Quercus
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Quercus
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Quercus
In Latin
carambola ligno
Quercus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Fagaceae
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 Water Oak
Season and care of Carambola and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Water Oak Physical Information
Carambola and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Water Oak are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Carambola and Water Oak
Care of Carambola and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.