Description
Bring a touch of the exotic to your garden with the Star Fruit Plant (Averrhoa carambola) —known in Nepali as Tara Phal (तारा फल) . When cut crosswise, this remarkable fruit reveals a perfect five-pointed star shape, making it one of the most visually striking fruits you can grow. Now available at Gupta Nursery .
At Gupta Nursery, we offer healthy, grafted hybrid star fruit plants that are specially selected for Nepal’s terai and warm mid-hill climates. With successful cultivation already happening in Makwanpur, Nuwakot, Chitwan, Kanchanpur, Nawalparasi, and across all terai districts, this unique fruit is ready to become a star in your garden .
Why You’ll Love Our Star Fruit Plant
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The “Tara Phal” – Nepal’s Star-Shaped Wonder: The fruit gets its name from the perfect star shape revealed when sliced crosswise . This unique appearance makes it a conversation starter and a favorite for fruit platters, garnishes, and Instagram-worthy photos.
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Sweet & Tangy Flavor – Two Types Available: Star fruits range from pleasantly sweet to refreshingly tart . Sweet varieties are perfect for fresh eating, while tangy varieties shine in pickles, chutneys, and savory dishes.
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Grafted for Early Fruiting: Unlike seed-grown trees that take 5 years to bear fruit, our grafted plants begin producing within 2-3 years of planting . You’ll be enjoying homegrown star fruit much sooner!
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Proven in Nepal’s Climate: Star fruit trees are already growing successfully across Nepal’s terai and warm mid-hill regions, including Makwanpur, Nuwakot, Chitwan, Kanchanpur, and Nawalparasi districts .
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Beautiful Evergreen Tree: The star fruit tree is a beautiful evergreen with dense, lush foliage and lovely lavender to pink flowers that attract pollinators and add ornamental value to your garden .
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High-Yielding & Productive: A mature star fruit tree can produce abundant fruit, with flowers appearing throughout the year and fruit maturing within 60 days of flowering .
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Nutrient-Packed Superfruit: Star fruit is rich in Vitamin C (25.8 mg per 100g) , Vitamin B1, B2, minerals (potassium, calcium, iron), and powerful antioxidants. It’s also very low in calories—only 35.7 kcal per 100g
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