Chinese Pistache

Tags: Pistache
Pistacia chinensis

A favorite specimen tree for spectacular fall foliage! Branches form a nicely shaped, umbrella-like crown of lustrous green, pinnately divided foliage that turns brilliant orange-crimson to scarlet as autumn progresses. This non-fruiting male cultivar is an excellent choice as a shade tree for lawns, or for use as a street tree. Deciduous.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
5 to 40 ft. T 25 to 35 ft W
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Bloom Period:
None
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly - weekly; less once established, more in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Thrives in deep, fertile, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable to a range of soil types and pH. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates drought when established; provide supplemental water in extreme, dry heat. Prune for structure and shape and fertilize in late winter.