Pittosporum Tobira
Pistacia Lentiscus
Blossom period
April through June
Height
200cm
Origin
Mediterranean Basin, Western Asia
In the wild, Pistacia lentiscus, also known as Pistachio mastic grows on rocky slopes, deeply rooted in the poor soils of the garrigues and maquis. Bunches of red fruit appear on female plants in autumn and winter. Evergreen leaves are leathery and highly aromatic. The plant bears pruning well and can be formed into large ground-covering cushions.
