Flowers in Spring. Gardeners love Chinese pistache trees (Pistacia chinensis) for their graceful structure and vivid fall color.Many plant these deciduous trees to enjoy their fiery foliage. Chinese Pistache, a native to China and Taiwan, is a handsome ornamental hardwood shade tree with lustrous, finely-divided dark green leaves. Chinese Pistache prefers dry to moist soil. This plant can tolerate a downfall of around -25 °C, yet it is preferred in warm regions as well. Growth rate: Moderate Average landscape size: Reaches 25 to 40 ft. tall, developing a crown 25 to 35 ft wide. Chinese Pistache: Latin Name: Pistacia chinensis: Tree Size: Medium: Leaf Type: Deciduous : Growth Rate: Rapid : Water Needs: Moderate: Tolerances: Drought, poorly drained sites, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: reliable fall color, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife : Features: Excellent fall color and bright red fruit, darkening to blue. Foliage consists of compound, even-pinnate, dark green leaves (to 10” long), each leaf typically having 10-12 lanceolate leaflets (to 4” long). Flowers Inconspicuous. Pistacia chinensis, commonly called pistachio or Chinese pistache, is native to China, Taiwan and the Philippines. Very acceptable growth rate for such a long–lived species, with 2–3 feet of growth possible each year with good management. Longevity Greater than 150 years. While other trees are colorless and entering dormancy, the Chinese Pistache is shining bright with multiple shades of reds, oranges, and yellows.

The female tree will bloom in the springtime, producing red berries that the birds just love! The Chinese pistache grows to a height of 25–35' and a spread of 25–35' at maturity.

Chinese pistache trees are diocious, meaning there are male and female trees.

Trees may be sold as male or female. Chinese pistache growth rate is normally about two to three feet per year. Longevity Greater than 150 years.

The Chinese Pistache is spreading like wildfire because its blazing fall foliage can’t be matched. Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Year. Growth Rate Chinese pistache trees grow at a medium rate, increasing their height by 13 to 24 inches a year until reaching maturity. Chinese Pistache is intolerant to shade and therefore requires full sun for maximum growth. Growth Rate: Fast Pistacia chinensis, or Chinese Pistache, is fast growing to be a favorite in Oklahoma. Has either male or female flowers (dioecious). If you are looking for a tree suitable for a xeriscape landscape, one with ornamental attributes which also fulfills a valuable niche for wildlife, look no further than the Chinese pistache tree. Has either male or female flowers (dioecious).

Young trees tend to be a bit awkward in appearance, but eventually become symmetrical, forming an upright oval, rounded shape.

Leaves Pinnately Compound Even with Oblong to Elliptic Leaflets, Green, Red or Orange, Deciduous.

Amazing Fall Color & Easy-Growing Shade Why Chinese Pistache Trees?

Flowers Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring. Growth Rate This tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24" per year. Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Year. Both male and female growth rate is based on the species, soil and climate conditions. Special features: Fall Color , Tolerates Urban Pollution , Waterwise