Mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus)

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The mastic tree, also known as the mastic tree, is native to the Canary Islands, Morocco, and the Mediterranean coast. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree typical of Mediterranean scrubland; it has an upright habit in its early years, and later the crown widens and becomes rounded.

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  • 6 liters / 40-60 cm
  • 17 liters / 140-160 cm
  • 35 liters / 180-200 cm
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The mastic tree, also known as the mastic tree, is native to the Canary Islands, Morocco, and the Mediterranean coast. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree typical of Mediterranean scrubland. It has an upright habit in its early years, later developing a rounded crown. Its pinnate leaves are composed of 2-5 pairs of leathery, glossy leaflets, dark green on the upper surface and paler on the underside, turning reddish in cold weather. When rubbed, they emit a strong resinous odor. The flowers are almost insignificant, while the fruits are very showy; they are red and cover the plant in autumn, turning black when ripe. It is one of the plants best adapted to arid areas and gardens overlooking the sea, but it requires fairly fertile soil. It tolerates pruning.

Physiological and cultivation characteristics:

  • It can reach 4 to 6 meters in height and 3 to 5 meters in width.
  • It belongs to rusticity zone 10.
  • It is slow-growing.
  • It has fragrant leaves.
  • It must be in an area exposed to full sun.
  • Suitable for small gardens.
  • It can be grown in pots, planters and flower boxes to decorate terraces, balconies, etc.
  • It can be planted individually but is also suitable for forming groups (more plants of the same variety).
  • Suitable for the formation of patches and groves when combined with other species.
  • Suitable for creating shaped hedges.
  • Resistant to atmospheric pollution.
  • It withstands the sea.
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