Sideroxylon foetidissimum

False Mastic

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Common Name:

False Mastic

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

1830 cm

Maximum width:

305 cm

False Mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum) - Description

The False Mastic is a fast growing tree with small edible fruits. It is commonly grown for its yellow-orange heartwood and is rarely found in the wild because it was heavily logged.

False Mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum) - Blooming

Blooms inconspicuous, greenish-yellow flowers with a foul odor from spring to fall, peak time is in summer. Followed by yellow-orange, edible berries. The fruits attract birds and other wildlife.

False Mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum) - Growth

Evergreen, flowering trees with a moderate growth habit, found in tropical areas. Enjoys full sun. Grow False Mastic in an open site as an ornamental, especially where shade is desired. The trees can grow to be quite tall, and usually don't expand in width as much as in height. In Florida, the native trees average 50-60 feet tall.

False Mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum) - Planting

Propagate Sideroxylon from the seed.

False Mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum) - Pest

False Mastic is for the most part pest-free. Occasional infection by gall insects.

False Mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum) - Interesting facts

False Mastic is native to Florida, the Caribbean, and northern Central America. In Florida, the tallest Mastic is 118 feet tall.

False Mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum) - Soil and irrigation

Tolerates nutrient poor soils, but will flourish in moist, well-drained sandy or limestone soils with added humus on the top layer. Established trees are extremely drought tolerant and do not need supplemental watering.