Uses: A fast growing hardy evergreen shade tree for open areas, parks and reserves. Well suited to hot dry areas and adapted to nutrient poor soils. Can be clipped into a hedge.
Carob seedpods are roasted and powdered and used as a chocolate substitute. Good fodder tree for livestock in drought affected areas
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 2 by SA Water and requires written approval before being planted in any street or drainage area. It should not be planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer main or connection.