Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic Tree)

Pistacia lentiscus, commonly known as the Mastic Tree, is a beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree that brings a true Mediterranean feel to any garden. With its dense, rounded habit and glossy, dark green foliage, it provides year-round structure and a refined, natural elegance. This versatile plant produces small, inconspicuous flowers followed by decorative red berries that mature to black, adding subtle seasonal interest. Naturally drought-tolerant and resilient, it thrives in warm, sunny locations and is perfectly suited to coastal and dry gardens.Reaching around 2.5–4 metres in height, Pistacia lentiscus can be grown as a compact shrub or trained into a small tree, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a striking standalone feature. Latin Name: Pistacia Lentiscus English Name: Mastic Tree, Chios Mastic, Lentisco Species: Anacardiaceae Genus: Pistacia Foliage Type: Evergreen Foliage: Green Flower: Green-Red Flowering Period: Spring Suggested Location: Outdoor Suggested Soil Type: Well-drained. Loam, Sand, Chalk Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sun Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered Hardiness Rating: Low (H2) Lowest Temperature Tolerance: 1 °C to 5 °C (34 °F to 41 °F) Suggested Uses: Hedging. Screening. Specimen plant. Coastal planting. Mediterranean-style gardens. Containers. Topiary. Maintenance: Low-maintenance, requires minimal pruning to maintain shape. Drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soil with little watering needed. Protect from severe frost in colder areas. Growth Habit: Bushy Growth Speed: Medium Final Height: 2.5 m – 4 m (8.2 ft – 13.1 ft) Final Sideways Spread: 2.5 m – 4 m (8.2 ft – 13.1 ft) Delivery Cost: This is calculated based on the total size, weight and quantity of your order, as well as the location of your delivery address. You will see the final price at the Online Checkout Page (before making payment). Our website will automatically calculate the lowest possible delivery price and apply discounts to orders of certain products – giving you the best value delivery every time! Please note that high-volume orders will decrease your delivery costs significantly by spreading the price across multiple items. Visit our Delivery Policy page for more information.