Terebinth
Pistacia terebinthus
- Layer 2 · Understorey
- Attracts pollinators
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Deciduous shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region, valued for its hardiness. It frequently develops characteristic horn-shaped galls induced by aphids. It often serves as a rootstock for *Pistacia vera* and enriches the biodiversity of the ecosystem.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Shrub or small tree up to 5 m
- Mature diameter: 3.5 m
- Soils: Sandy, Loam, Limestone
- Climates: Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
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- Harvest
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Medicinal use: The resin and fruits are used in traditional medicine for their antiseptic properties, as well as in the preparation of coffee substitutes.
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