Fwang Tung Starfruit Tree

Fwang Tung Carambola

The Fwang Tung carambola, also known as star fruit, is a popular variety known for its unique flavor and attractive star shape when sliced

Here’s a summary of its key characteristics:

Taste and Flavor:

• Sweet and Mild: Unlike some other star fruit varieties that can be tart, Fwang Tung is known for its sweetness and mild flavor.
• Subtle Tartness: It offers a pleasant balance between sweetness and a slight hint of tartness.
• Often compared to a sweet melon.
• Can be eaten when green: While it ripens to a light yellow color, it’s mild enough to be enjoyed even when green, as preferred in some cultures. 

Fruit Characteristics:

• Large size: It produces relatively large fruits, growing up to 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide.
• Arrowhead shape: The fruit has a characteristic short, stout, and somewhat asymmetrical arrowhead shape.
• Crunchy texture: It’s known for its crisp, apple-like texture.
• Light yellow skin when ripe. 

Tree Characteristics:

• Fast-growing: The Fwang Tung carambola tree is known for its rapid growth.
• Productive: It’s a highly productive variety, known for bearing multiple crops per year in warm climates.
• Produces fruit relatively quickly: Grafted trees can start producing fruit within one to two years.
• Grows to a moderate size: Mature trees can reach a height of about 20-35 feet.
• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. 

In essence, the Fwang Tung carambola is a good choice for those looking for a sweet, mild-flavored star fruit that is relatively easy to grow and produces fruit quickly.