Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob Tree)
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob Tree)
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Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob Tree) is a hardy evergreen tree prized for its long, dark brown pods that can be processed into carob powder and chips. This Mediterranean species offers attractive glossy foliage and a naturally rounded canopy, making it both ornamental and productive in home gardens. It thrives in warm, dry conditions and is particularly well suited to Australian climates with hot summers.
This tree is drought tolerant once established and grows reliably in well drained soil with plenty of sunlight. Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob Tree) is a slow to moderate grower that becomes a strong, long lived specimen with minimal maintenance. It is a great choice for edible gardens, Mediterranean style landscapes, or anyone wanting a low care fruiting tree that offers both shade and harvest.
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Mature height
5 to 10 metres
Mature width
5 to 8 metres
Spacing
5 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy deep green foliage with long dark brown pods
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring [September–November], followed by pod development and harvest in late summer to early autumn [February–April]
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance, prune lightly to shape after harvest
Root System
Develops a non invasive, shallow to moderately deep fibrous root system. Roots usually extend 30 to 60 cm into the soil and remain well contained.