Arkin Carambola Starfruit
A tropical fruit tree producing golden-yellow, five-ribbed starfruit with crisp, juicy, mildly sweet flesh. ‘Arkin’ requires a carefully protected microclimate in Phoenix Zone 9b. Special Features Fruit slices form distinctive stars. ‘Arkin’ is generally self-fruitful, although insect pollination improves fruit set. Not drought tolerant or reliably winter hardy in Zone 9b. Problems & Solutions Frost […]
Kari Carambola (Starfruit)
A tropical fruit tree producing golden-yellow, sweet-tart fruit with crisp flesh and star-shaped slices. ‘Kari’ requires a sheltered, irrigated microclimate and frost protection in Phoenix Zone 9b. Special Features Edible, star-shaped fruit; repeat flowering; attractive tropical foliage. ‘Kari’ is generally self-fruitful, though cross-pollination can improve fruit set. Problems & Solutions Frost tender, especially when young; […]
Sri Kembangan Starfruit
Sri Kembangan is a Malaysian starfruit cultivar producing large, sweet, golden-yellow fruit with five ribs that form star-shaped slices. A frost-sensitive tropical tree requiring substantial protection in Phoenix Zone 9b. Special Features Sweet, juicy fruit with attractive star-shaped slices; edible skin and ornamental tropical foliage. Generally self-fruitful, although cross-pollination can improve production. Problems & Solutions […]