Kari Carambola

Kari is a superior sweet starfruit variety known for its low acidity and high-quality eating experience. Its fruit is crisp, juicy, and mildly tropical, with very little tartness even when still slightly green on the ribs. This makes Kari one of the best varieties for eating fresh, juicing, or using as a garnish. It produces medium to large, bright yellow fruit with a classic star-shaped cross-section.

• Origin: Taiwan (popular in Florida)

• Fruit Size & Shape: Medium to large, oval with 5 well-defined ridges

• Skin Color: Bright golden yellow when fully ripe

• Flesh: Crisp, translucent yellow, low seed content

• Flavor: Sweet, mild, and low-acid—excellent for fresh eating

• Season: Fall to early winter (typically September–January in Florida)

• Pollination: Self-pollinating

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, spreading tree; manageable with pruning

• Climate Suitability: Performs well in tropical and subtropical climates; light cold tolerance

• Disease Resistance: Good with basic care and well-drained soil

• Common Uses:

  • Fresh eating

  • Juices and smoothies

  • Garnishes for drinks, salads, and desserts

• Harvest Tips: Pick when fully yellow with slight gloss on the skin and minimal green on the ribs

Grown and grafted at Zill High Performance Plants, offering one of the sweetest, easiest-to-enjoy starfruit varieties available.