Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Starfruit
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Kidney Stone
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
शैरन फल
carambola पेड़
In German
Sharon Frucht
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Sharon Fruit
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Sharon fructus
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Ebenaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Carambola
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Sharon Fruit and Carambola Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Carambola are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Carambola
Care of Sharon Fruit and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sharon Fruit 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.