Common Name: Chinese Pistache Latin Name: Pistacia chinensis Tree Size: Medium Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, poorly drained sites, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: reliable fall color, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Excellent fall color and bright red fruit, darkening to blue. No pest problems. Comments: Tolerant of poor, dry soils. Requires pruning to develop strong branch structure. Problems: Poor branch structure when young. Could become invasive in some areas. Firewise: Yes

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