Common Name: Texas Pistache Latin Name: Pistacia texana Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Dry Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Glossy, compound leaves and clusters of red fruits. Comments: Fruits are a preferred wildlife food. Problems: Requires pruning to develop one or more main trunks. Could be hard to find in nurseries. Firewise: Yes

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