Carambola (Star Fruit) Videos:
Carambola: Overview
Carambola is also known as Star Fruit, because of its star-shape fruit and is readily found in the South Florida area. It is a unique tasting fruit, which has been compared to papaya, orange, and grapefruit all at once. Please see the other videos and publications on this page for more detailed information.
Carambola Tree Loaded with Winter Fruit Crop
Dr. Crane showcases a carambola tree loaded with fruit and discusses removing excess fruit to enhance future fruit production.
Presenter
Dr. Jonathan Crane is a Professor and Tropical Fruit Crops Specialist at the University of Florida/IFAS Tropical Research Center in Homestead, FL.
Publications
- Carambola Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
- Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Carambola
- La Carambola en Florida
- South Florida Tropicals: Carambola
