{"product_id":"kary-star-fruit-carambola-tree","title":"Kary Star Fruit Tree (Carambola)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKary Star Fruit Tree (Carambola)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a little tropical sunshine to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKary Star Fruit Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Hawaiian selection valued for its sweet flavor and beautiful golden fruit. A few star-shaped slices can brighten a breakfast plate, fresh salad, or meal shared with family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor your backyard orchard or Caribbean-inspired food forest, Kary adds another opportunity to enjoy something freshly harvested at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Taste \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKary produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-to-large, sweet carambola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with yellow to golden-orange coloring at maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts crisp, juicy flesh is refreshing fresh or sliced into fruit salads. The distinctive star-shaped cross section also makes an attractive garnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow fruit to develop its yellow color before harvesting. Star fruit does not gain additional sugar after picking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Size \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarambola develops a spreading canopy. Selective pruning can maintain an accessible height of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–12 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a managed size rather than a naturally dwarf growth habit. Leave room for the canopy when planning your planting location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKary Carambola Tree Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-drained soil with adequate moisture retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly during establishment and dry weather, especially between flowering and harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch the root zone, keeping material away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Follow suitable fruit-tree fertilizer directions and adjust feeding to tree size and soil conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manage height selectively and retain productive lower branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a sheltered location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protect young trees during frost and freezing weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Kary in Palm Bay, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm, protected planting site gives carambola a better opportunity to thrive. In sandy soil, monitor moisture carefully and provide irrigation during dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter cold can damage the tree and interrupt fruit production. Avoid exposed, windy locations and areas affected by salt spray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Season \u0026amp; Your Harvest Planner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Florida carambola harvest window: June–February.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon production peaks occur in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust–September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecember–February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are general Florida observations, not a guaranteed Kary harvest schedule. Local weather, pruning, and tree maturity affect timing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare this window with your other fruit trees, then record actual harvest dates in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Food Forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan your harvest before you plant.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Food Safety Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople with kidney disease should avoid star fruit and star-fruit juice because they can cause serious harmful effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne live Kary carambola tree in your selected size. Height and branching vary naturally. The styled fruit image illustrates the crop and does not guarantee fruit on arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. Eat what you grow.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick growing information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9576%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverrhoa carambola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Kary’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium–large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature fruit color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow to golden-orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManaged height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 6–12 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect during frost and freezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.3797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Florida harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.4096%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune–February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the cultivar spelled Kary or Kari?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUF\/IFAS lists it as Kary. We use that spelling for this cultivar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Kary a sweet star fruit variety?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Kary is classified as a sweet selection with very good fruit quality and flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I pick the fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick when the fruit turns yellow between the ridges; some green may remain along their edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I keep the tree smaller?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Selective pruning can maintain a manageable canopy and make harvesting easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Kary grow in Central Florida?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can grow in protected locations with appropriate care, irrigation, and winter cold protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need a second carambola variety?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination requirements vary among cultivars. 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