Pistacia chinensis |
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Chinese Pistache |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.