{"product_id":"carob-tree-ceratonia-siliqua","title":"Carob Tree - Ceratonia siliqua","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCarob Tree - Ceratonia siliqua\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew trees offer the combination of drought resilience, evergreen structure, and raw longevity that Ceratonia siliqua delivers. A staple of Mediterranean landscapes for millennia, it brings immediate presence and enduring canopy to any serious planting project, with virtually no ongoing input required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Carob Tree\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional drought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in hot, arid conditions once established, making it well-suited to Australia's most demanding climates.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reliable year-round foliage provides consistent shade, structure, and visual mass across all seasons.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkable longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e: A tree known to outlast generations, representing a lasting investment in any property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal maintenance demand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires no supplemental fertilising or intensive care once settled into its site.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean gravitas\u003c\/strong\u003e: Its broad, dense canopy and dark glossy foliage deliver a timeless, architectural quality rarely matched by other species.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-scale shade provision\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cools expansive open areas on residential estates, commercial properties, and civic landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen feature planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Commands attention as a standalone focal point where canopy form and scale are priorities.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-water rural and acreage projects\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs reliably across dry, low-input landscapes with minimal irrigation infrastructure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak and shelter planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Structurally robust in exposed, coastal, and high-wind environments.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained to dry soils; tolerates sandy, loamy or rocky soils; highly drought tolerant once established; dislikes waterlogged conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply but infrequently during the first two to three years to encourage deep root development. Once established, carob trees are highly drought tolerant and require minimal supplemental irrigation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean region and Middle East\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51940383260958,"sku":"ND-519-400MM","price":389.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/carob-tree-ceratonia-siliqua.jpg?v=1781230738","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/carob-tree-ceratonia-siliqua","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}