What is a mastic tree? It's a small to medium-size evergreen native to the Mediterranean region. Its branches are so limber and flexible that it's sometimes called “the yoga tree”.

Are mastic trees deciduous?

The Mastic tree is a true evergreen, keeping its leaves year-round. ... Deciduous trees lose their leaves within a two to three week period and then leaf out again a few months later. The Mastic tree has small green flowers and female trees produce small blackish fruits.

How fast does mastic tree grow?

The mastic tree grows very slowly and becomes fully developed between 40 and 50 years of age. It can live more than 100 years.