About
Pistacia chinensis, the Chinese pistachio, is a handsome, broadly spreading, deciduous tree to 15 m or more with pinnate leaves of 10�12 pairs of glossy, dark-green leaflets that turn vivid shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn. Small, fragrant, red flowers in spring may be followed by small, round, blue-black fruits on female plants. One of the finest trees for autumn colour in a well-drained, sunny garden.
About the genus
Pistacia are flowering shrubs and small trees in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae), valued for their pinnate foliage and, in some species, edible seeds. Some are outstanding for autumn colour. The best-known species is the pistachio, grown for its edible nuts.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.