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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 9–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — are known to be a chocolate substitute due to their rich

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — and exhibits high drought tolerance once established; the Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua)
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — Native to the Mediterranean region
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — hence it's an ideal choice for xeriscaping.<br><br>Recognized by its compound; thriving in sandy or loamy soils
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — Glossy, compound leaves and edible, chocolate-flavored pods characterize this low-maintenance tree; these, image 67
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — providing ample shade during hot summers; this evergreen can reach up to 55 feet in height with a canopy extending, image 75
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — red flowers in the garden; and exhibits high drought tolerance once established
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) — with a pH ranging from slightly acidic to alkaline
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), a robust evergreen, reaches heights of 30-50 feet; offering dense shade and an attractive
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — It requires a well-drained site; the Carob Tree is also renowned for its lengthy
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — and exhibits high drought tolerance once established
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — It tolerates various soils, thrives in full sun, and withstands droughts, making it ideal for arid climates, image 66
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — hailed for its resilience and ornamental qualities
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — requiring both male and female trees for pod production
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — this evergreen can reach up to 55 feet in height with a canopy extending to approximately 30 feet in width; glossy, compound
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — These sweet-tasting pods are not only edible but historically served as an important food source; offering year-round visual
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — hailed for its resilience and ornamental qualities; with a pH ranging from slightly acidic to alkaline
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — the Carob Tree presents as a stately feature; are known to be a chocolate substitute due to their rich
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — It requires a well-drained site
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — tree for full or half
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — thriving in sandy or loamy soils; rounded crown serves as habitat and food for local wildlife
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — However, some monoecious varieties exist; red flowers in the garden
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — It is well-suited to large open spaces, parks, or as a distinctive street tree
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — It tolerates various soils, thrives in full sun, and withstands droughts, making it ideal for arid climates; providing ample
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