Kary Star Fruit Carambola Fruit Tree, Grafted

The Kary Star Fruit (Carambola) is a grafted tropical fruit tree that produces juicy, tangy, star-shaped fruit. Grown in Everglades Farm's Homestead, Florida nursery, it arrives in a 2-gallon container and can fruit in as little as 1 to 2 years.

At a glance

• Variety: Kary carambola (star fruit), grafted
• Fruit: Juicy, tangy, star-shaped
• Tree age: 12 to 18 months, 2-gallon container
• Soil: Enriched with slow-release 8-3-9 granular fertilizer
• Rootstock: Grafted for strong, disease-resistant roots
• Bearing age: As little as 1 to 2 years
• Care level: Low maintenance
• Sizes: 12 to 18 inches in 1-gallon, 2 to 3 feet in 3-gallon, 4 feet in 3-gallon, 4 feet in 7-gallon

Best for

• Subtropical home fruit gardens
• Fresh eating and salads
• Jams and striking garnishes
• Low-maintenance growing
• Beginner and experienced gardeners

How to grow

Grown for Florida's subtropical climate and grafted for strong, disease-resistant rootstock, this tree can produce fruit in as little as 1 to 2 years. It arrives in soil enriched with slow-release 8-3-9 granular fertilizer for a healthy start.

Flavor profile

Juicy and tangy, the star-shaped fruit is delicious fresh, sliced in salads, made into jams, or used as a striking garnish.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery in Homestead growing fruiting trees, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.