Star Fruit Trees (Carambola)

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Bring a taste of the tropics to your backyard with Star Fruit Trees from The Island Gardeners. Also known as carambola, these fruit trees produce beautifully ridged fruit that reveals a star with every slice—a delightful addition to your garden and your table.

Explore our carambola collection, including varieties such as Arkin, Sri Kembangan, and Kari, subject to availability. Compare individual listings for flavor, growing information, and expected harvest months to find a tree that suits your space.

Grow a garden you can harvest

Whether you’re planting your first fruit tree or adding to an established backyard orchard or food forest, star fruit offers another way to grow food you love.

Use our Harvest Planner and harvest-month filters to compare expected fruiting seasons with other trees in your garden. Choosing plants with complementary harvest windows can help spread your harvest across more months instead of concentrating everything into one season.

Plan your harvest before you plant.

Browse our available Star Fruit Trees and choose local pickup in Palm Bay, Florida, convenient to Melbourne and surrounding Space Coast communities.

Grow what you eat. Eat what you grow.

Frequently asked questions

star fruit and carambola the same fruit?

Yes. Star fruit and carambola refer to Averrhoa carambola, named for its star-shaped cross sections.

Can I grow a star fruit tree in Palm Bay, Florida?

A protected, warm location can support carambola in Brevard County. Young trees need protection from freezing weather.

Where can I pick up my star fruit tree?

The Island Gardeners offers local pickup in Palm Bay, Florida. Follow the pickup instructions provided with your order.

How can star fruit fit into my food forest harvest plan?

Compare its expected harvest months with your other fruit trees using our Harvest Planner. Seasonal estimates help guide planting decisions but cannot guarantee

Do I need two star fruit trees?

Pollination requirements vary. Some varieties, including Arkin, can crop without another cultivar; others benefit from cross-pollination.