Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree
Pistacia atlantica
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Canary Is., Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus:
- Pistacia
- Species:
- Pistacia atlantica
- USDA Symbol:
- PIAT4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red, orange
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.