Pistacia lentiscus |
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Description
Shrublike evergreen tree grows slowly to 15' x 20'. Leaves are dark green and flowers are non-showy. Use for screening or train into a small specimen tree. Accepts full sun. Native to the Mediterranean.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Entry, Patio
Special Uses
Screen, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.