Ceratonia siliqua (seeds)
The carob tree
Ceratonia siliqua is also know as the carob tree , St John's-bread, or locustbean.
The carob tree is long-lived, monoecious or dioecious. It is widelycultivated for its edible pods.
The fruition of usually begins on 6-7th year and continues for many years.
The maturation of the fruit takes almost a year since Autumn done blooming until August nextyear
It can reach a height of 13meters.
The fruit of the carob pod is flattened, with a pleasant and sweet taste.
Ceratonia siliqua can tolerate in moderate alkalinitysoils, but its leaves in alkaline soil and if the soil is kept moist, will turnyellow and fall.
Tree is resistant to drought, but needs a few goodwatering during the summer.
The carob tree need carefull pruning to give rich and full shade underit
When grown gives much shade
Tree can be used in many different ways:
- Ingardening as an ornamental
- Infurniture and woodwork, as well as fuel.
- inmilling
- onpaper
- Inthe beverage industry, etc.
Species ID
Genus:
Ceratonia
Species:
Ceratonia ciliqua
Plant Characteristics
Circle of Life:
Perrenial
Plant Type:
- Tree
Flowering Period:
- November
Aroma:
Smelly flowers
Height:
up to 13m
Requirements
Soil Type:
Moderate composition, Well drained
Soil Acidity:
Acidic - Basic
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Water Requirements:
Low
USDA Zones:
- 10
- 11
- 9
Usage:
- Animal feed
- Fruitgiving
- Ornamental