Carambola Star Fruit – Aussie Gold Variety (Averrhoa carambola) 🌟💛
The Aussie Gold starfruit is an outstanding Australian favourite, known for its brilliant golden-yellow fruits with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. This variety is both delicious and ornamental, producing glossy green leaves and bright fruit that shine like stars when sliced. Perfect for eating fresh, juicing, or garnishing drinks and desserts.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
- Rich golden colour: striking tropical fruit for the table
- Sweet-tart flavour: refreshing and juicy with a citrusy edge
- Heavy bearer: produces abundant crops in warm conditions
- Great for Aussie backyards: thrives in tropical and subtropical climates
🌱 Plant Care
- Botanical name: Averrhoa carambola ‘Aussie Gold’
- Position: Full sun, protected from frost and strong wind
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering
- Growth: Small to medium evergreen tree, can be pruned for pots or kept compact
- Fruiting: Bears prolifically, with multiple crops per year in the right climate
