The star fruit tree came in in a hard wilted state. I am a very well experienced plantsman having built, owned and operated 3 large plant nurseries in Colorado and 1 in Mexico. (Large to me is 2 acres of greenhouse structure plus minimum of 3 to 5 acres of outside area for shrubs and trees. Grew 99% of what i sold at retail.)
At first, not being acquainted with this genera of plants, thought it may have lost its roots due to rotting or just the species being difficult to acclimate. . Never occured it had been shipped before it was fully rooted. After several days and little improvement, as any nurseryman would do, slid the little tree out of its pot.... there was less than 1/2 of roots at the root tips where it had been root pruned, prior to potting. Roots were healthy, the problem was that it wasnt rooted enough to sell and plant. I assumed that a new or inexperienced employee had pulled this plant for shipping by mistake. I said the same in my email and asked for help. I got no response. My other plants i got from Everglades were very nice, planted well and are acclimating fine. The star fruit ( carambola) is not going to be plantable for at least 2 months. If i had been a customer who wasn't so inexperienced with plants, I would have lost this plant. As it is. I lost a growing season and have a little tree sitting in my Florida room..cripes..
Exactly what I ordered. Was blue to plant them immediately and they’re doing great
The Black Gold Dwarf Jackfruit Tree was delivered excellent condition.
Tree looked smaller than expected when arrived. Leaves started browning even with patio protection from afternoon sun. Tried repotting in an airport after 2 weeks hoping it would recover, but upon seeing the tiny roots wasn't hopeful. The tree eventually dropped all leaves and I was left with a twig.
I planted the tree immediately in well draining soil with modest watering. New growth died back, I'm hoping the tree makes it, but it's 50/50 at this point. This is in South Florida where my sweetheart lychee from this same store is thriving.