Carob of Cava Candelaro
Photo Sheet 95: The Big Trees of Sicily
Monumental tree included in the national list (DM N.5450 of 19/12/2017)
Location:Contrada Candelaro - Noto
Type: Single shaft
Species: Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.)
Aspects of monumentality: a) age and / or size c) ecological value
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DATA SHEET (other data)
Regional data sheet: 04 / F943 / SR / 19
Altitude (above sea level): 68
Estimated age (years): 900 (Sheet 95: The Big Trees of Sicily)
Urban context: No.
Property: private
Access route: see the route indicated in the map below by selecting the appropriate function
Aspects of monumentality: a) age and / or size c) ecological value
Height (m): 10
Circumference (cm):1000
Constraints (Protection): Protected tree Art. 7 Law 10/2013
Proposed Declaration Notable of Public Interest: No
Curiosity: according to what is indicated in the aforementioned sheet n.11, this carob tree has one of the largest trunks in circumference among all those recorded in Sicily
Other references: 95 card in "The big trees of Sicily" (Regional Agency for State Forests of Sicily)
For more information on Monumental Trees, see the card: Monumental trees
For the list of monumental trees in Sicily see the card: List of Monumental Trees of Sicily
Note: One of the largest carob trees in Sicily
Card insertion: Ignatius Caloggero
Information contributions: Ignazio Caloggero, Region of Sicily, web
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