Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistachio
Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is a deciduous shade tree valued for orange and red autumn foliage. An awkward young outline gradually develops into a broad, rounded crown; established trees tolerate heat and periods of drought.
Its structure combines an oval crown and a rounded outline. Growth is moderate. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring yellow, orange and red tones.
Choose a sunny, open site. Provide well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.
Size
• Height: 30-35 ft
• Width: 20-30 ft
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 6a–9b
Best Uses
• Accent Plant
• Provide Shade
• Specimen
• Street Tree
• Woodland Gardens
- Plant type
- Deciduous Tree
- Height
- 30-35 ft
- Width
- 20-30 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 6a–9b
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Flower color
- Green
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Orange, Red, Yellow
- Fruit color
- Blue, Red
- Attracts
- Songbirds
- Soil
- Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Provide Shade, Specimen, Street Tree, Woodland Gardens
- Shape
- Oval, Rounded, Spreading, Vase Shaped
- Bark
- Exfoliating, Fissured, Ridged, Scaly
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- No
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
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