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.
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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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