Trees
Chinese Pistache
Pistacia chinensis
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The Chinese pistache serves as a dense shade tree and provides striking fall color. Female trees provide red fruit. Tip: look for 'Red Push' and other selections at your local nursery. Photographer: Donna DiFrancesco
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 10°FWater: ModerateNative To: China, PhilippinesGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 40'Mature Width: 35'Mature Form: Rounded crownFoliage
DeciduousColor: Dark greenTexture: MediumWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: GreenSeason: SpringComments
Litter: SeasonalThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15672032677a0cd14c2.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Donna DiFrancesco
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Photo By: Sam Draper