Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis)

Chinese Pistache – Superb Fall Color and Drought Tolerance

Pistacia chinensis, known as Chinese Pistache or Chinese Pistachio, is a small to medium deciduous tree native to China. It is celebrated for its spectacular, long-lasting autumn foliage in brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow. The pinnately compound leaves are glossy green. It is dioecious; female trees produce small, blue drupes. Extremely tolerant of heat, drought, alkaline soils, and urban conditions, it is a premier shade tree for difficult sites. It is largely pest-free.

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