Pistacia chinensis

Size: 500L
Sale price$3,000.00

Pistacia chinensis, commonly called Chinese Pistache, is a deciduous tree celebrated for its spectacular autumn color display. It grows moderately fast to reach 15–25 meters in height and spreads 10–20 meters wide, offering broad shade and visual impact.

The tree features bright green, compound leaves that transition to brilliant orange, red, and yellow hues in fall. Its gray, furrowed, and scaly bark adds year-round texture. Small, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers appear in spring.

Chinese Pistache thrives in well-drained soils, requires low maintenance, and is ideal as an ornamental, shade, or feature tree in landscapes.

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height:

10 – 25 m

Mature Width:

10 – 20 m

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 30 cm – 70 cm per year

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
Form & Shape

Pistacia chinensis is considered:

  • Spreading
  • Rounded
Australian Native?

No

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: White

Flower Type:

  • Clustered

Flowering Period

  • Not Applicable
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Broad

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • What is the significance of Chinese Pistache's fall foliage?
    The tree's vibrant autumn colors, ranging from orange to red and purple, make it a sought-after ornamental tree for fall landscapes.
  • Is this tree suitable for providing shade in outdoor spaces?
    Yes, its spreading growth habit and broad canopy make it an excellent choice for providing shade in gardens, parks, and streets.
  • Does Chinese Pistache attract wildlife?
    The small red fruit clusters may attract birds, adding to the biodiversity in the garden.
  • Can it tolerate a range of climates?
    Yes, Chinese Pistache is known for its adaptability to different climates, making it a hardy and versatile tree.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: Not suitable due to deciduous habit.

Feature Tree: Plant 5 m – 6 m apart for optimal canopy and autumn colour.

Avenue Planting Trees: Plant 6 m – 8 m apart for seasonal colour effect.

How to Plant Pistacia chinensis

How to Plant:

  • Choose a location with well-draining soil and exposure to full sun.
  • Dig a hole that is the same depth as the root ball and at least twice as wide.
  • Place the tree in the hole at the correct depth.
  • Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and add mulch to conserve moisture.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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