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Ceratonia siliqua Synonyms: Common Name(s): Carob Family: Fabaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 210 to 365 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=102° (F) | Opt.Max=90° (F) | Opt.Min=68° (F) | Abs.Min=50° (F) | Precipitation: 16 to 39 (in.) Winter Minimum: 25° (F) Soil pH: 6 to 7.5 Soil Texture/Type: From rock to loam Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Mediterranean style climate most productive. Very drought tolerant. No acid or wet soils. Diseases: Phytothora Uses: Additive - thickener, Fuel - fuelwood, Additive - sweetner, Material - alcohol, Fuel - charcoal, Material - gum/resin, Additive - flavoring, Food - bev base, Animal Food - fodder Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Subtropical-dry summe, temperate marine, steppe and semi-arid Geographical Origin: Northern Africa, Western Asia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Macaronesia
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