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Carob

Carob

Ceratonia siliqua

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8aZone 11b

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A long-lived, drought-tolerant Mediterranean tree valued for its sweet, edible pods that can be used as a chocolate substitute or animal feed. Slow-growing and low-maintenance once established, carob thrives in arid climates with minimal water or fertilizer.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
30–50′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Fabaceae

Native Range

Mediterranean

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with