Carob Tree
Ceratonia Siliqua
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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