I planted this last winter -- and here it is today. Now seven-feet tall.
It came bearing fruit -- they were delicious.
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Carambola (aka Starfruit)
My variety is: Sri Kembanqan (Kembangan)
Originated in Thailand. Elongated pointed fruit, 5 - 6 inches long. Bright yellow-orange skin and flesh. Juicy, firm flesh with few seeds. Flavor rich and sweet; excellent dessert quality.
There are many fruit already ripening in its branches. Here is a cluster of three.
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A star (fruit) is born. (With apologies to Hollywood).
It is the tiny dull thing, about 1/3 down from the top, and 4/9ths in from the right. (It's now about 3/8ths inch long.)
The tree is continuing sprouting new clusters of blossoms, all over.
If you've never eaten a ripe carambola, you are missing something. The acidic starfruit you find in the markets are a poor example of the fruit.
Try it -- you may like it.
Be well
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