Ceratonia siliqua, Carob Tree – Pb6.5

Where most other trees will struggle, this tree will thrive in the harshest environments. A useful dark green foliaged tree for many streetscapes and major roads within low rainfall areas. When mature it will cast very dense shade. Native to the Mediterranean, commonly growing on rocky soils in coastal situations it has proved highly drought and radiant heat tolerant. Requires a free draining soil to really be at its best.