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Carob Tree
€ 12.50 EUR
€ 12.50 EUR
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Ceratonia siliqua, the carob tree, is a slow-growing, evergreen legume tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is famous for its dark, leathery pinnate leaves and its woody, edible pods, which are often processed into a caffeine-free cocoa substitute. Its long lifespan and deep root system make it a resilient and iconic landscape feature in dry, rocky environments.
- 💧 Water: Highly drought-tolerant once mature; requires supplemental watering only while young or during prolonged, extreme heat.
- ☀️ Sun: Requires full sun to thrive and produce pods effectively.
- 🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in hot, arid climates; hardy down to about -5°C, though young trees are sensitive to frost.
- ⚠️ Caution: Non-toxic. The pods and seeds are widely consumed by humans and livestock, though the hard seeds should be removed or processed before consumption
Ceratonia siliqua, the carob tree, is a slow-growing, evergreen legume tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is famous for its dark, leathery pinnate leaves and its woody, edible pods, which are often processed into a caffeine-free cocoa substitute. Its long lifespan and deep root system make it a resilient and iconic landscape feature in dry, rocky environments.
- 💧 Water: Highly drought-tolerant once mature; requires supplemental watering only while young or during prolonged, extreme heat.
- ☀️ Sun: Requires full sun to thrive and produce pods effectively.
- 🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in hot, arid climates; hardy down to about -5°C, though young trees are sensitive to frost.
- ⚠️ Caution: Non-toxic. The pods and seeds are widely consumed by humans and livestock, though the hard seeds should be removed or processed before consumption
