BilimbiThe Bilimbi ( Averrhoa bilimbi ) is a close relative of the carambola tree, an attractive small evergreen plant usually growing to 4 6 m in height but can grow to 10 in the tropics. The Flowers of the Bilimbi bloom from the trunk, often in great number toward the bottom of the tree. Fruits follow, and a single tree often produces hundreds and hundreds of fruits. The entire fruit is edible, including the slightly waxy skin. The flesh is very crunchy,

trees can be thorny when young

they bear their seeds on the outside

A heavy yielding tree with well-formed and very high quality fruit

jams or sauces

acidic fruits that are only edible when ripe

subtropical Queensland

The fruit can be eaten fresh of course

The fruit of the youngberry is soft and great eaten fresh

Suitable for pots or planted out

The plant is self pollinating and is quite a fast growing plant

With a mild and subtle taste

A long elongated fruit of with a light yellow skin when fully ripe however Kwan is also great eaten as a green mango