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Averrhoa carambola 'Sri Kembanqan'

 
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Family: Oxalidaceae
Genus: Averrhoa (av-er-OH-uh) (Info)
Species: carambola (kah-rahm-BOH-luh) (Info)
Cultivar: Sri Kembanqan
Additional cultivar information: (aka Kembangan)

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Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pink
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Farmerdill On Nov 22, 2006, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

California Rare Fruit Growers: "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. "

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bradenton, Florida
Longboat Key, Florida
Manasota Key, Florida
Siesta Key, Florida



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