Chinese Pistache
Pistacia chinensis
The Chinese pistache serves as a dense shade tree and provides striking fall color. Female trees provide red fruit. Tip: look for 'Red Push' and other selections at your local nursery.
Photographer: Donna DiFrancesco
THE BASICS
Type: Tree
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 10°F
Water: Moderate
Native to: China, Philippines
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 40 feet
Mature Width: 35 feet
Mature Form: Rounded crown
FOLIAGE
Deciduous
Color: Dark green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Green (nonshowy)
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Seasonal
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Donna DiFrancesco
Photo Credit: Sam Draper
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert, Donna DiFrancesco, Sam Draper