The Mediterranean Tree is a term used to describe three species of trees that are native to the Mediterranean region. These trees are the OLIVE, CAROB, and FIG. The OLIVE tree is an evergreen tree that produces edible fruit and oil. The CAROB tree is a leguminous tree that produces a sweet edible pod. The FIG tree is a deciduous tree that produces a sweet edible fruit. All three of these trees are important to the Mediterranean region and have been cultivated for centuries.