Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Starfruit
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Kidney Stone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
slash pine
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
carambola पेड़
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
slash pine
arbre carambole
In Spanish
pino slash
árbol de carambola
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
pinho barra
árvore de carambola
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
karambola drzewo
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
carambola ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Carambola
Season and care of Slash Pine and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Carambola Physical Information
Slash Pine and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Carambola are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Slash Pine and Carambola
Care of Slash Pine and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.