
Carob Tree | Medium Tree Seedling
Ceratonia siliqua Grow your own Carob Tree, a flowering evergreen from the Mediterranean and Middle East widely cultivated for its edible pods 100% guaranteed Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast Transplanting and care instructions included Highlights MoistureMedium Cold Hardiness20°F LightFull Sun Size30 – 50' tall / 20 – 50' spread Lifespan 100 yrs Growth RateModerate Drought ToleranceHigh Wind ResistanceHigh Details About the Carob Tree From the United States Department of Agriculture: Growth habit: Ceratonia siliqua — carob, St. John’s bread, or locust — is a small to medium-sized broadleaf, evergreen tree that may grow to 20 m in height under ideal climatic conditions but usually reaches heights of 8 to 15 m. Carob is thought to be a tropical plant that has adapted well to Mediterranean climates by utilizing its deep rooting habit and xerophilous leaves to avoid water stress. The deep taproot’s penetration into moist regions o