Does 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.
Read MoreCarob Diseases and Pests
Carob is a tree that has been grown with little care in the Mediterranean basin for centuries and is generally known as "disease and pest resistant". This reputation is largely true; however, this does not mean that the tree does not face any problems. Leaf diseases such as powdery mildew and leaf spot, wood rot in old trees, root rot in some soils, and especially the carob moth, which damages the fruit, are the main issues to be considered in the garden and storage.
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