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Mastic Tree

Pistacia lentiscus, Anacardiaceae

Zones
8–10
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sage-leaved RockroseCistus salviifolius
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Greenleaf DesmodiumDesmodium intortum

Mediterranean shrubs may produce compounds that inhibit tropical legume ground covers

River Red GumEucalyptus camaldulensis

Eucalyptus allelopathic compounds may inhibit Mediterranean shrub growth

Austrian Winter PeaPisum sativum subsp. arvense

Mediterranean shrubs can produce allelopathic compounds affecting nearby legume crops

Common Questions

What zones does Mastic Tree grow in?

Mastic Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Mastic Tree?

Good companions for Mastic Tree include Sage-leaved Rockrose.

Design guilds with Mastic Tree and see companion relationships visually.

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