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Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua) Botanical Characteristics
28 October 2026
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Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is one of the most characteristic trees of the Mediterranean maquis, which belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae). It is easily distinguished from other fruit trees by its thick and cracking trunk, leathery hard and shiny leaves, small flowers without a crown blooming on the trunk and old branches, and a long, flat pod.
Read MoreHow Many Years Does the Carob Tree Bear Fruit? Yield and Lifespan
22 October 2026
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Carob is a long-term tree that requires patience. In gardens established with grafted saplings, the first product usually begins to be obtained a few years after planting; commercially significant yields usually come after the sixth or seventh year. The tree reaches full yield in its 20s and can last more than a hundred years in good conditions.
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