Pistacia lentiscus
Mastic
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Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) - Description
Pistacia lentiscus (also mastic; Greek: μαστίχα mastíkha) is a dioecious evergreen shrub or small tree of the pistacio genus growing up to 4 m (13 ft) tall which is cultivated for its aromatic resin, mainly on the Greek island of Chios.
Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) - Growth
Best growth in full sun.
Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) - Planting
Sow seed at 77 degrees F in early spring. Take greenwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) - Pest
Verticillium wilt can infect full grown trees.
Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) - Interesting facts
Pistacia includes several species only one of which is commercially grown for the Pistachio Nut (P. vera). The other species are grown for horticultural purposes.
Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) - Soil and irrigation
In containers, plant in soil-based potting mix with added sharp sand. Outdoors, grow in very well drained soil. Water freely during growth and sparingly during dormancy.
