Pistache chinensis
Chinese Pistache
Deciduous Shade Tree
I have grown several Chinese Pistache trees over the last 20 year and love the way they perform as a long lived shade tree in our zone 9 climate, but had varying results for fall color. So this time I purchased the 'Keith Davey' variety which is a budded selection chosen for it superior fall color and seedless nature. It is also a bit smaller than the more common seedling.
Features:
Attractive umbrella like crown, lustrous leaves through the growing season.
Moderate grower to 25-40 feet tall and 25-35 feet wide.
Drought Tolerant when established.
No large surface roots, can be grown in lawn area and near sidewalk.
Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Will take moderately alkaline soil.
Benefits from regular water and pruning for the first 3 years.
Resistant to oak root fungus.
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