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  7. Ceratonia
  8. Carob Tree

species 14,591 observations

Carob Tree

Ceratonia siliqua

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Florida Red Scale, Latania Scale, Eastern Fox Squirrel 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Western Velvety Tree Ant, Pacific Chorus Frog 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Well drained Moist Wet
Soil
Rocky Sand Loam
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Salt
Habit
Broad Dense Erect Rounded Vase
Plant type
Tree Edible

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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