Chinese Pistache
Pistacia chinensis
SKU
06570
Desirable ornamental tree with attractive umbrella-like crown that turns a brilliant crimson in fall. Dependable tree for street or lawn, patio or garden corner planting. Pest resistant. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pis-TAY-shi-a chi-NEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Lore | This species is often used as a rootstock onto which P. vera is grafted. They are dioecious with males preferred as female plants produce litter of hard seeds. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 30 to 35 ft. tall, 25 to 35 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Design Ideas | No other tree produces such a vibrant, broad range of fall color in warmer winter climates. It may be used dozens of ways as a shade tree, street tree, accent or front-yard specimen. Ideal for flanking driveways or use a pair to meet overhead at street side. Give this colorful drought-resistant tree a solid evergreen background to provide high-intensity contrast for seasonal changes. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Firewise, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Companion Plants | This great tree grows well with all the warmer climate evergreens, such as Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora), Willow-leaved Peppermint (Eucalyptus nicholii) and California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle). A natural with big bright-flowering shrubs like Turner's Tickled PinkTM Oleander (Nerium oleander 'Turner's Tickled Pink') and Noell Grevillea (Grevillea x 'Noell'). |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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