Chinese Pistache – Pistacia Chinensis

Chinese Pistache trees are great for shade and have one of the best Fall colors of all of the high desert trees. The bright red color of the leaves stands out in your landscape as a beautiful specimen tree. 

To learn more about their function as a shade tree you can read this article comparing the best shade trees for the desert.

All pricing and availability are subject to change

Pricing: 
1 gallon – $10
5 gallon – $35
15 gallon – $70
24″ box – $200


Details and Care Information:

Sunset Zones:  4-23
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
Drought Tolerance: Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate:  24” per year
Growth Habit: Oval, Rounded, or Umbrella Shaped
Height:  25-35ft.
Width:  25-35ft.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
Longevity: Greater than 150 years
Litter Issue: Small fruit in the Fall
Pests and Diseases: Resistant to Armillaria. Susceptible to Verticillium and Root Rot.
Branch Strength: Strong
Root Damage Potential: Low
Suckering Potential: Moderate
Salt Tolerance: Not suited to high salt levels
Special Care:  
Pruning Advice:
Watering Advice: These trees can handle anything from regular water to almost no water once established. Regular water promotes the most healthy and vigorous trees. 
Staking:
Fertilizer:

Chinese Pistache – Pistacia Chinensis

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