Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Escallonia resinosa
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Escallonia
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
गम
carambola पेड़
In German
Gummi
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
gomme
arbre carambole
In Spanish
goma
árbol de carambola
In Greek
κόμμι
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
goma
árvore de carambola
In Polish
guma
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Euonymus
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Escalloniales
Oxalidales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Escallonia
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Escallonioideae
Not Available
Properties of Escallonia and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Escallonia and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Escallonia and Carambola. Escallonia doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Escallonia does not have fragrant flowers. Escallonia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Carambola has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Escallonia and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Escallonia and Carambola
Season and care of Escallonia and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Escallonia and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Escallonia is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Escallonia and Carambola Physical Information
Escallonia and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Escallonia and Carambola are as follows:
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Escallonia and Carambola
Care of Escallonia and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
