Carob Tree Starter Plant (Ceratonia siliqua) 12-24" | Nutrient-Rich, Easy-Care Garden Tree

Carob Tree Starter Plant Overview

Start growing your own Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with this healthy starter plant, measuring between 12 and 24 inches tall. Known as Algarroba, this tree is valued for its nutritious pods and attractive shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens and landscapes.

Key Features

• Live starter tree, 12-24 inches tall, suitable for garden and landscape use.
• Produces nutrient-rich pods high in fiber, protein, and antioxidants, ideal for use in sweets, desserts, and sauces.
• Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal maintenance.
• Durable wood prized for furniture and flooring, while the tree provides shade and aesthetic appeal.
• Low maintenance with regular watering, fertilizing, and pruning to encourage growth and fruit production.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Carob
• Scientific Name: Ceratonia siliqua
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Preferred Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.5-8.5
• Sunlight: Full sun exposure
• Watering: Regular deep watering once or twice a week
• Growth Habit: Upright tree
• Bloom Time: Late winter to spring
• Fruit Harvest: Late summer to fall

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.