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:

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

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (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

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures and lose viability quickly. Fresh seeds germinate best within a few weeks of extraction.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI