Carob Bean - Ceratonia siliqua

Carob Bean - Ceratonia siliqua

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Your brain is always arguing whether to snack on carrots or a chocolate bar. End the debate today. Start growing your own Carob tree so you can enjoy growing a healthier substitute for cacao. Carob trees do not typically produce fruit pods until after about six years. Plant a few trees to ensure fertilization. Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) is also known as Algarobba Bean, Locust Bean, Locust Tree, and St. John’s Bread.

  • Height when mature: 30 to 40 feet
  • Light: Full sun 
  • Soil: Any except clay
  • Water: Average watering needs. Drought tolerant. Don’t overwater.
  • Zones: 9-11

    Plant size. Our plants ship in 3-inch-deep pots when they are 3-6 inches tall so they can grow to maturity under your green thumb.