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Chinese Pistachio

Chinese Pistachio
Photo: John Zwar
Alternative Plant
Chinese Pistachio
Pistacia chinensis
 
This small tree from China is grown mainly for its spectacular red and orange foliage in autumn.  The Chinese pistachio reaches 5 to 8m high by 6 to 8m wide.  Its fresh green foliage and compact size make it suitable for a variety of gardens as a feature tree.  It does best in moist, well drained soils including lime.  Once established the trees are drought and frost tolerant.  

 

 
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