PISTACIA lentiscus

Commonly known as Lentise, Mastic tree

Aromatic tree with leathery dark green leaflets and red fruits
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Pinnate leaves, 10cm (4in) long, with winged stalks and midribs each have 2-7 pairs of narrowly lance-shaped leaflets
  • Height
    1-3m (3-10ft)
  • Spread
    1-3m (3-10ft)
  • Tree
    Small, bushy tree or shrub. Flowers are followed by spherical, red fruit 5mm (¼in) across, ripening black
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    If growing outside

PISTACIA lentiscus

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Males in dense panicles to 3cm (1¼in) long, females in looser panicles 6cm (2½in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Suitable for coastal conditions
    Patio / pot plants
  • Hardiness
    Half hardy (down to 0)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Sharply drained - if growing outside
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly columnar
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Pistacia - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
1-3m (3-10ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  1-3m (3-10ft)
  

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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