Pistacia lentiscus
Mastic Tree
Flower Colors
Description
A tender evergreen shrub or small tree, up to 3m high, with pinnate, aromatic, leathery green leaves divided into up to 7 pairs of leaflets. Small flowers are produced in late spring and early summer; on male plants these are reddish and held in small dense clusters, female plants have looser clusters of brownish green flowers. If pollinated, these are followed on by small round reddish fruits that ripen to black
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-12
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantDrought resistantGenerally pest-freeCoastalMediterranean climate plantsConservatory and greenhouse
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5LP122010V0050Z00010 | €16.50 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.