Ceratonia siliqua
Carob Tree
Flower Color
Description
A Mediterranean evergreen shrubby tree with thick brown bark and dark green, leathery, pinnate leaves. Tiny green-tinted red flowers in racemes 2-6cm long, during spring, are followed by edible black-brown leathery pods containing a sweet pulp
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 8-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantGenerally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plants
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 140cmP052010V3001H12010 | H: 140cm | €88.00 |
| H: 180cmP052010V0000H16010 | H: 180cm | €165.00 |
| Trunk Perimeter 12-14cmP052010V3002P01210 | C: 12-14cm | €217.25 |
| H: 350cmP052010V0000H30020 | H: 350cm | €288.00 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.