Ceratonia siliqua (Carob Tree, St. John's Bread)
			CHARACTER: Evergreen; bushy form, dense and round headed to spreading canopy. SIZE: Medium (Height 20-40'; Spread 20-40'). GROWTH RATE: Moderate. FOLIAGE: Dark green, compound leaves with glossy, oval leaflets. FLOWER/FRUIT/BARK: Insignificant flowers. Female trees produce brown pods, 4-12" long in the summer only in the warmest neighborhoods. Light gray bark. MONTHLY WATERING NEEDS: In general, 15-20 gallons per week for the first 2 years; 15-20 gallons twice a month for the 3rd year; as needed after 3 years (varies by soil, sun, and wind conditions). TREE CARE: Moderate. Annual pruning to establish main leader and balance scaffold branches. Maintain open canopy and prune suckers. TOLERANCES: Sandy soil. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: 4x4' basin or larger recommended. Can tolerate some wind in warmer microclimates. Prefers sun. Develops significant roots with age. NOTABLE TRAITS: Native to Eastern Mediterranean. In San Francisco, males are planted along sidewalks. Females produce and drop 1' long, dark-brown leathery seed pods (the seed pods are ground to a fine powder and used as a chocolate substitute).