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Chinese Pistache
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistache
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Tough as nails, drought tolerant, easy to transplant, and pest free are all terms used to describe the Chinese pistache. This beautiful, medium-sized tree is perfect for both the home landscape and the urban environment. An unattractive, almost gawky tree when young, the Chinese pistache develops into an outstanding specimen tree with an umbrella-like crown. The fruits of this tree are inedible. Prefers full sun and is adaptable to most soil and pH types. It is drought, heat, and pollution tolerant. It is long-lived and fire-resistant.
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Plant facts
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- Good fall color.
Quick answers
How big does Chinese Pistache get?
About 30' tall and 30' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Chinese Pistache need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Chinese Pistache need?
Moderate water use.
Will Chinese Pistache grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Chinese Pistache in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Chinese Pistache wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.