Carob St. John's Bread Locust

Ceratonia siliqua

Fabaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced

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Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height
30–40 ft
Growth Rate
Medium

Site Requirements

Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well Drained To Moist
Soil pH
adaptable (acidic to alkaline)
Water
Moderate to high
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 8b–9a

Ornamental Interest

Bloom Time
September to November
Origin
the Mediterranean region, where many cultivars have been
Watch for this season

Seedling Emergence - Postemergence Damping-off Risk

RustHigh

Uredinial Stage (Summer)

Diseases: Regionally Documented (8)

Pests: Regionally Documented (5)

Data Maturity
Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.