Pistacia chinensis

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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.

 

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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:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.