Turpentine tree
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1Will it grow where I live?
Turpentine tree is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
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Profile
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 7.5 m
- Spread
- 4 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 100 years
- First yield
- after 5 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–11
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- very dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 8
Uses
Medicinal: The resin of this tree has antiseptic, antispasmodic, cytostatic, expectorant, and wound-healing properties. It is taken internally to treat chronic bronchial infections, streptococcal, urinary and kidney infections, bleeding, gallstones, tapeworms, and rheumatism. Externally, it is used for arthritis, gout, sciatica, scabies, and lice. It has also been used in the treatment of cancer.
Origin & habitat
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Maritime sands and deposits.
⚠️ Hazards
Pistacia terebinthus is toxic to humans and pets if ingested. Its resin and leaves contain substances that can cause gastrointestinal issues and skin irritations.
Frequently asked questions
Turpentine tree: how big does it get?
Turpentine tree (Pistacia terebinthus) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 7.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 4 m. Growth is medium.
Turpentine tree: what site does it need?
Turpentine tree tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Turpentine tree: is it hardy?
Turpentine tree is listed as hardy in zone 7–11 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Turpentine tree: will it grow in Central Europe?
Turpentine tree is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
Turpentine tree: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Turpentine tree are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Turpentine tree: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 3/10, Medicinal 6/10, Other uses 1/10.
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