Chinese Pistachio
Scientific Name: Pistacia chinensis
Common Alternative: Chinese Pistache

Chinese Pistachio

The Chinese Pistachio grows quickly in full sun to partial shade on moderately fertile well-drained soils and will withstand heat and drought extremely well. the crown is symmetrical on older specimens when grown in full sun. Grows in clay, loam, or sand in wide range if soil pH. small clusters of green leaves in summer, turning brilliant red and yellow in the fall. l
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

The Chinese Pistache grows well in drought conditions and withstands heat quite well.

Interesting Notes

The Chinese Pistache grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, sandy, silty loam, well drained, wide range, clay soils.

Height Spread
25-35 Feet 25-35 Feet
Fall Foliage Color Hardiness
Not Available 6-9
Exposure
  • Sun Tolerant
Growth Rate in the Garden
  • Medium
Soil Moisture Needs
  • Average
Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistachio)
The leaves of the Chinese Pistache are lustrous and dark green in summer and a beautiful orange to red in the fall.

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