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Pistacia chinensis

Chinese Pistache

Plant photo of: Pistacia chinensis
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Normans/Mullany/Frommer

 

Description

Deciduous tree with rounded crown 40' x 35'. Its leaves have 10-16 leaflets, and the striking fall coloring arrives in beautiful shades of reds and orange. Dense shade tree. Red fruit on female trees. Native to China and the Philippines.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.