Climate Change and Carob: The Tree of the Future?
The Mediterranean basin is among the regions most affected by climate change: hotter summers, more irregular rainfall and prolonged dry periods strain many traditional agricultural products. In this table, carob is often referred to as the "tree of the future" due to its ability to grow with little water, its adaptability to poor soils and its long life.
Read MoreDoes the Carob Tree Grow in Pots?
Carob is a tree with deep taproots that can reach 7–10 meters in height or even more in nature. Therefore, at first glance it does not look like a potted plant. Nevertheless, young carob plants can be grown healthily in pots for many years; especially in regions with harsh winters, potting is the most practical way to protect this Mediterranean tree from the cold. Carob also attracts the attention of bonsai enthusiasts with its hard leaflets and trunk that thickens over time.
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In Which Climate Does the Carob Tree Grow?
Carob is a Mediterranean tree that loves heat and light, is drought tolerant but sensitive to cold. It grows best in regions with cool but not cold winters and hot and dry summers. According to scientific sources, mature trees begin to be damaged at temperatures below –4 °C and can withstand up to –7 °C at most.
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