False Mastic (Sideroxylon Foetidissimum) is a perennial tree in the Sapotaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
An evergreen tree native to Florida, the Caribbean, and northern Central America, known for its dense crown and yellow flowers.
False Mastic
Sideroxylon Foetidissimum
An evergreen tree native to Florida, the Caribbean, and northern Central America, known for its dense crown and yellow flowers.
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