Pistacia lentiscus
MASTIC TREE, LENTISC
Anacardiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Pistacia lentiscus
MASTIC TREE, LENTISC
Anacardiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & green

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: aromatic

Ornamental Fruit: red & black


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, topiary

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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