Strange Fruit

Common name: Carambola, Starfruit, Five-finger Botanical name: Averrhoa carambola Family: Oxalidaceae Origin: Southeast Asia Avg. Height X Width: 12' x 12' Varieties: Arkin, Fwang Tung, Kari, Sri Kembangan Season: August - March Damage temp: 26-28 F

Comments: Carambola are small symetrical trees that fruit very prolifically. They are commonly eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes and in drinks. The fruit have a sweet citrus like flavor that is both delicious and refreshing. They taste very good, there's one in my yard =D