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Pistacia lentiscus (Mastic tree)
1 hour care
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per year
5m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pistacia lentiscus
Other names
Mastic tree, Mastic resin plant, Mastic, Lentisk, Lentisco, Chios mastic
Genus
Pistacia Pistacia
Species
P. lentiscus - P. lentiscus is a tender evergreen tree with shiny aromatic foliage divided into leaflets. It bears insignificant flowers in spring to early summer, followed by small red berries that ripen to black.
Pistacia lentiscus is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic when crushed
Flower
Pale-green in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Pistacia lentiscus (Mastic tree) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in free draining soil and position in good light. Best grown in a container indoors or if outside, brought in before the first frosts. Water regularly when in growth and sparingly at other times.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Pistacia lentiscus
Other names
Mastic tree, Mastic resin plant, Mastic, Lentisk, Lentisco, Chios mastic
Genus
Pistacia Pistacia
Species
P. lentiscus - P. lentiscus is a tender evergreen tree with shiny aromatic foliage divided into leaflets. It bears insignificant flowers in spring to early summer, followed by small red berries that ripen to black.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic when crushed
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Colour
Flower
Pale-green in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Pistacia lentiscus (Mastic tree) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in free draining soil and position in good light. Best grown in a container indoors or if outside, brought in before the first frosts. Water regularly when in growth and sparingly at other times.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9
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