Ceratonia siliqua

Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as carob, is a tall evergreen tree. Its flowering period is long. Its flowers are small and lovely, the flower color is red, and the whole tree is very beautiful when it blooms. In addition, its fruit is curved, looks like a crescent moon, and is dark red after maturity. So it has high ornamental value. It is usually used as a garden ornamental tree species, and is also very suitable for families with large backyards. It can not only shade, but also beautify the backyard environment.
It has strong drought resistance and salt alkali resistance. It can grow in barren soil. But it is not cold resistant. It is vulnerable to freezing damage when the temperature is lower than 7 ℃, so it is suitable for planting in tropical and subtropical areas. Its fruit has high sugar content, can be used for fermentation to produce industrial alcohol, and can also be used to make nutritional products, which has high economic value.

Ceratonia Siliqua

Ceratonia siliqua

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