Tropical and subtropical tree with crisp, juicy, ribbed yellow fruit that is star-shaped in cross-section.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–11 | −6.7 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H2 | 1 °C to 5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 5–7 | 5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Crisp, juicy fruit eaten fresh or sliced into salads
- Young trees are very frost-tender; mature trees tolerate only light frost
- People with kidney disease should avoid star fruit, which can be harmful for them
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