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Mastic Tree – Desert Horizon Nursery

Mastic Tree

Pistacia lentiscus
Categories:
Shrubs  ·  
Shrubs
Light
Full sun
Water
Low; deep, infrequent watering once established.
Size
10-15 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
Habit
Rounded shrub
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Description
An evergreen large shrub or small multi-stem tree from the Mediterranean, valued for dense dark green aromatic foliage and tolerance of heat, drought and poor soils. Small red-to-black ornamental fruits attract birds. Excellent low-water screen or hedge for hot, dry climates.
Bloom Time
Spring
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Alkaline Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Fragrant, Heat Tolerant, Reflected Heat Tolerant
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Growth Habit
Rounded shrub
Mature Size
10-15 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Dark green
Landscape Use
Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Hedge / Screen, Specimen / Accent
Garden Style
Desert / Xeriscape, Hedge / Formal, Mediterranean
Soil
Alkaline Tolerant, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Bougainvillea, Chinese Pistache, Lantana, Olive, Rosemary
Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Low; deep, infrequent watering once established.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, rocky, alkaline desert soils.

Mature size: 10-15 ft tall, 10-15 ft wide

Bloom: Spring

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Slow to moderate