Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis)

Native: China.

General Notes:

A Pistacia chinensis in Sacramento Capital Park #113 is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 64 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 79 inches and a crown spread of 52 feet.

Tree Characteristics

• Drought tolerant.
• Shape: Oval, Rounded or Umbrella
• Foliage: Deciduous  Pinnately Compound Even with Oblong to Elliptic Leaflets, Medium Green, Red, Gold, Orange or Multicolored,
• Height: 25 - 35 feet.
• Width: 25 - 35 feet.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring
• Fruit: Prolific, Red or Mostly Blue Drupe, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Summer or Fall.
• Bark: Dark Brown, Light Gray or Light Green, Furrowed or Scaly.
• Shading Capacity: Moderately Dense in Leaf, Moderate out of Leaf.

Tree Site Conditions & Constraints

• Zones: Sunset 4 – 23, USDA hardiness 6 - 9.
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.

Pests & Disease Information

• Resistant: Oak Root Fungus.
• Susceptible: Root Rot and Verticillium.

Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns

• Branch Strength: Strong
• Root Damage Potential: Low
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Biogenic Emissions: Moderate
• Attracts: Birds.

Source:

SelecTree. "Pistacia chinensis Tree Record." 1995-2018. Feb 26, 2018. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/pistacia-chinensis >