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PISTACIA lentiscus
Commonly known as Lentise, Mastic tree
Aromatic tree with leathery dark green leaflets and red fruits
£18.50 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Male and female plants required for fruiting -
Medicinal properties
Sap yields mastic, the fragrant gum used in medicine and dentistry -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal root rot -
Place of origin
Morocco, Canary Islands, Portugal, Greece -
EvergreenPinnate leaves, 10cm (4in) long, with winged stalks and midribs each have 2-7 pairs of narrowly lance-shaped leaflets
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PaniclesMales in dense panicles to 3cm (1¼in) long, females in looser panicles 6cm (2½in) long
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal conditions
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Patio / pot plants
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Height
1-3m (3-10ft) -
Spread
1-3m (3-10ft)
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TreeSmall, bushy tree or shrub. Flowers are followed by spherical, red fruit 5mm (¼in) across, ripening black
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilSharply drained - if growing outside
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size1-3m (3-10ft)
1-3m (3-10ft)
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- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
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