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Pistacia chinensis

Chinese Pistache

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

 

Description

The Pistacia chinensis is a deciduous tree with broad, spreading growth to 50' in height. Its leaves have 10-16 leaflets, and the fall coloring arrives in beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow. The young trees are often gawky, but some become sha

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.