Carob Tree

Ceratonia Siliqua

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Overview

The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), a robust evergreen, reaches heights of 30-50 feet. It tolerates various soils, thrives in full sun, and withstands droughts, making it ideal for arid climates. Glossy, compound leaves and edible, chocolate-flavored pods characterize this low-maintenance tree. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it's a long-lived choice, offering dense shade and an attractive, rounded silhouette for public and private landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), a robust evergreen, reaches heights of 30-50 feet

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — It tolerates various soils, thrives in full sun, and withstands droughts, making it ideal for arid climates

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — offering dense shade and an attractive

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — Glossy, compound leaves and edible, chocolate-flavored pods characterize this low-maintenance tree

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — rounded silhouette for public and private landscapes

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — hailed for its resilience and ornamental qualities

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua)

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), a robust evergreen, reaches heights of 30-50 feet

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — It tolerates various soils, thrives in full sun, and withstands droughts, making it ideal for arid climates

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — offering dense shade and an attractive

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — Glossy, compound leaves and edible, chocolate-flavored pods characterize this low-maintenance tree

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — rounded silhouette for public and private landscapes

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — hailed for its resilience and ornamental qualities

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua)

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — is a splendid choice for a sustainable and picturesque garden

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — Native to the Mediterranean region

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — this evergreen can reach up to 55 feet in height with a canopy extending to approximately 30 feet in width

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — providing ample shade during hot summers

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — It requires a well-drained site

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — with a pH ranging from slightly acidic to alkaline

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — thriving in sandy or loamy soils

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — and exhibits high drought tolerance once established

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — hence it's an ideal choice for xeriscaping.<br><br>Recognized by its compound

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — the Carob Tree is also renowned for its lengthy

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — These sweet-tasting pods are not only edible but historically served as an important food source

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — are known to be a chocolate substitute due to their rich

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — the Carob is predominantly dioecious

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — requiring both male and female trees for pod production

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — rounded crown serves as habitat and food for local wildlife

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — However, some monoecious varieties exist

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