The star fruit or carambola is a native to Southeast Asia and now cultivated through out tropical areas. Our USDA zones for the star fruit to grow well range from a zone 9 to zone 11.

Carambola, also known as star fruit, is a uniquely tasting fruit found in tropical climates across the world. Here's what to ...

The star fruit or carambola is a native to Southeast Asia and now cultivated through out tropical areas. Our USDA zones for the star fruit to grow well range from a zone 9 to zone 11.

Some of the other tropical trees that can be grown successfully in our climate are carambola (star fruit), B17 Barbados cherry, papaya, some varieties of guava and American Beauty dragon fruit.

As a garden designer, I often have clients who wish to grow as much food as possible in the limited space available. Here are some of the ways I recommend growing more fruit in less space.

If you want to grow a fruit tree but don't have the yard space for it, your patio may actually have enough real estate to do it. Here's how to grow a fruit tree in a pot.

Given careful plant selection, some fairly extensive know-how, and a commitment to delivering the pet-like care that a potted fruit tree or bush demands, it’s possible to score moderate success.