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Pistacia chinensis

Chinese Pistache

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        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 shapely with age.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

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

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.