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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) — the Carob is predominantly dioecious

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — Its low maintenance requirements make it an attractive option for gardeners seeking sustainable beauty; is a splendid choice

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

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

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), a robust evergreen, reaches heights of 30-50 feet; offering dense shade and an, image 65

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua); hailed for its resilience and ornamental qualities, image 70

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

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

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

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — are known to be a chocolate substitute due to their rich; it tolerates various soils, thrives in full sun, and withstands

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

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — offering year-round visual interest; the Carob Tree presents as a stately feature

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — this evergreen can reach up to 55 feet in height with a canopy extending to approximately 30 feet in width, image 74

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 (Ceratonia siliqua), a robust evergreen, reaches heights of 30-50 feet

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

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — It requires a well-drained site; the Carob Tree is also renowned for its lengthy, image 76

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — requiring both male and female trees for pod production; however, some monoecious varieties exist

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — Its low maintenance requirements make it an attractive option for gardeners seeking sustainable beauty

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — offering dense shade and an attractive; making it an ecologically supportive specimen.<br><br>In terms of, image 68

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

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

Photographs by 16 contributors

Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Sir Shurf, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Kolforn, CC BY 3.0 · source
S. Rae from Scotland, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Juan Emilio Prades Bel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Eduardo Milla, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Raimundo Pastor, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
JarrahTree, CC BY 2.5 au · source
Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0 · source
Júlio Reis, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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