Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Oxalidaceae

Genus:

Averrhoa

Species:

Averrhoa carambola

USDA Symbol:

AVCA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

900 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, lavender

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★★★★★ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soils with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions without pretreatment.