Starfruit - Thai Knight

The Thai Knight Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) is a must-have for any fruit enthusiast or home gardener, celebrated for its unique, star-shaped fruit and delicious, refreshing flavour. This exceptional variety produces large, golden-yellow fruit with a perfectly sweet and slightly tangy taste, making it a perfect addition to your fruit collection. Whether enjoyed fresh, added to salads, juiced, or used as a garnish, the Thai Knight Starfruit offers versatility in the kitchen and beauty in the garden.

This tropical tree thrives in warm, humid climates and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. It flourishes in partial shade in Perth metro conditions and requires regular watering, especially during the fruiting season. The Thai Knight variety is known for its vigorous growth and heavy fruiting, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners who want a productive and eye-catching tree. 

With its compact growth habit and stunning star-shaped fruit, the Thai Knight Starfruit adds a touch of the exotic to smaller spaces and can even be grown in containers. The tree typically begins fruiting within 2-4 years, providing an abundant harvest of sweet, juicy fruit.

Key features of the Thai Knight Starfruit include:

- Fruit: Large, golden-yellow star-shaped fruit with a sweet and slightly tangy flavour

- Soil preference: Well-drained, fertile soil

- Sunlight: 20-60% partial shade

- Watering needs: Regular, especially during the fruiting season

- Growth habit: Compact, suitable for smaller spaces or containers

- Climate suitability: Warm, tropical to subtropical regions

- Uses: Fresh eating, salads, juices, garnishes, and desserts

Introduce the beauty and delicious flavour of the Thai Knight Starfruit to your garden. Order your tree today and enjoy the star of tropical fruits right in your backyard!

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