Ceratonia siliqua |
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Carob Tree, Algarroba Bean, St. Joh |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Modesto Jr. College/Georg
Description
This bushy evergreen large shrub or tree can be trained as a hedge or as single stemmed tree. It can grow to 40' tall or be kept low as an informal hedge.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer
Water Saving Tip:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.