Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree
Pistaciaatlantica

<h1>Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree<br><i>Pistacia</i><i>atlantica</i></h1>

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                            <b>Family: Anacardiaceae</b>
                                    (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)<br>
                                                        <b>Genus: <i>Pistacia</i></b>
                                    (piss-TAY-shee-uh)<br>
                                        
                            <b>Species: <i>atlantica</i></b>
                                    (at-LAN-tik-uh)<br>
                            
            
                        
                        
                        
            
                        
                        
                        
            
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                    <P><B>Category</B><BR>
                     
                        Shrubs<BR>
                     
                        Trees<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Water Requirements</B><BR>
                     
                        Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Sun Exposure</B><BR>
                     
                        Full Sun<BR>
                     
                        Sun to Partial Shade<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Foliage</B><BR>
                     
                        Evergreen<BR>
                     
                        Deciduous<BR>
                     
                        This plant is resistant to deer<BR>
                     
                        Shiny/Glossy<BR>
                     
                        Textured<BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Foliage Color</B><BR>
                     
                        Orange/Apricot<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Height</B><BR>
                     
                        20-30 ft. (6-9 m)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Spacing</B><BR>
                     
                        20-30 ft. (6-9 m)<BR>
                     
                        30-40 ft. (9-12 m)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Hardiness</B><BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)<BR>
                                     
                                             
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                    <P><B>Where to Grow</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Danger</B><BR>
                     
                        Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Bloom Color</B><BR>
                     
                        White/Near White<BR>
                     
                        Cream/Tan<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Bloom Characteristics</B><BR>
                     
                        This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
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                    <P><B>Bloom Time</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Other details</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Soil pH requirements</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Patent Information</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Propagation Methods</B><BR>
                     
                        From softwood cuttings<BR>
                     
                        From semi-hardwood cuttings<BR>
                     
                        From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall<BR>
                     
                        From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse<BR>
                     
                        By grafting<BR>
                     
                        By budding<BR>
                     
                        By simple layering<BR>
                     
                        By tip layering<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Seed Collecting</B><BR>
                     
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