Mediterranean · Europe
Ceratonia Siliqua
Medium · Carob Tree
Sourced from Spain · 20 years in the making · 5 m at selection.
Dense evergreen canopy, edible pods, drought champion.
Indicative acquisition
$1,100
Botanical identity
- Botanical name
- Ceratonia Siliqua
- Common name
- Carob Tree
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Ceratonia
- Size tier
- Medium
Dimensions
- Height
- 5 m
- Crown spread
- 4 m
- Trunk
- 35 cm
- Age at selection
- 20 years
Provenance & culture
- Origin
- Spain
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Water need
- Very Low
- Sun exposure
- Full
- Root system
- Deep taproot
- Maintenance
- Very Low
Dimensions and age are recorded at the point of selection and are characteristic of the tier; each living specimen varies. Placement, irrigation and establishment are confirmed on technical review.
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