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Carob Tree, St. John's Bread
Ceratonia siliqua
Qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program
Climate Resiliency
4 out of 5 stars
A medium sized tree with a rounded habit and dense canopy. Glossy, dark green, leathery foliage. Flowers are inconspicuous. Female trees produce dark brown, leathery pods, rich in sugar, which are milled as a substitute for chocolate. Litter from pods. Needs deep infrequent watering and does best in well-drained soils. Susceptible to Texas root rot, avoid overwatering. Frost tender in our area, especially when young.
- Plant type: Tree
- Maintenance level: Medium
- Water requirement: Medium, Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
- Height range: 30–40 Feet
- Width range: 18–22 Feet
- Canopy value: 236 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Red
- Flower season: Autumn, Winter
- Fruit color: Brown
- Fruit season: Spring, Summer
- General foliage color: Green
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 25 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Moist, Dry
- Native location: Mediterranean
- PH preference: Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
- USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a
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