Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,524.00 cm
  
27
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Red, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Frost
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Kidney Stone
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Wood is used for making furniture, 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
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
  
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
  
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
  
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
  
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
  
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
  
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
  
Bradford Birnbaum
  
In French
arbre carambole
  
Bradford poirier
  
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
  
peral de Bradford
  
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
  
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
  
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
  
pereira Bradford
  
In Polish
karambola drzewo
  
Bradford grusza
  
In Latin
carambola ligno
  
Bradford piri
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Maleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available