Carob Tree Standard
This dense bushy evergreen naturally grows multistemmed with branches to the ground and is useful as a big informal or trimmed hedge. It can be trained as a single-trunk tree to reach 30-40 feet tall with a dense and rounded head. Glossy dark green leaves are each divided into 4-10 round leaflets. Small red flowers in spring. Very drought tolerant.
Ceratonia siliqua Standard
Leaf Characteristics
Bark texture : Rough
Bark color : Dark brown
Leaf texture : Glossy, leathery
Leaf color : Dark green
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Small
Flower color : Red
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 30-40 ft.
Average size maturity height : 30-40 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 20 to 25 F( Z9a)
Sunset zone : 9, 13-16, 18-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes