Chios mastictree
Pistacia lentiscus
Pistacia
Anacardiaceae
Native Plants
Zone 8–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
This Mediterranean shrub thrives in well-draining soil and full to partial sun. Allow soil to dry between waterings and protect from harsh winter winds in cooler climates. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
60″ – 120″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
72″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply Then Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
15° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 80″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Algeria
Baleares
Canary Is.
Corse
Cyprus
East Aegean Is.
Egypt
France
Greece
Italy
Kriti
Lebanon-Syria
Libya
Morocco
Palestine
Portugal
Sardegna
Sicilia
Spain
Attracts
🐝 Bees
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 26, 2022 by jack (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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