Carob Tree

Botanical Name: Ceratonia siliqua
Common Names: Carob Tree, St John's Bread

Carob is a hardy, evergreen tree that thrives in Perth's Mediterranean climate. It produces dense green foliage and edible pods that taste similar to chocolate when dried and ground. It's a great choice for backyard growers looking for a shade tree or a natural chocolate substitute.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 3-5m

pH growing conditions: 6.0 to 8.0

Shade or full sun: Prefers full sun

Minimum pot year 5: 90L pot

Time to fruit age: 6-8 years from seed.

Carob trees are slow-growing, drought-tolerant, and handle heat and coastal breezes well once established. They produce small reddish flowers followed by long, dark brown seed pods. Carob can be grown in large pots or planted straight into the ground. Most are either male or female trees. Only 5% can produce pods by themselves. 

Interesting Notes:
Carob pods are packed with fibre, antioxidants, and low natural sugars, making them a healthier alternative to cocoa.

The seeds were historically used as a unit of weight by jewelers, which is where the term carat comes from.

Carob is a fantastic shade tree and a durable addition to any suburban food forest.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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