Chinese pistache
Pistacia chinensis
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
red,orange Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chinese pistache needs moderate amounts of water, with regular watering during growth and established periods of drought stress during the winter months. During the growing season, water regularly (about once a week) to keep the soil moist but not soggy. In the winter months, reduce watering but do not allow the soil to completely dry out.
sunlight
Chinese pistache trees enjoy full sun and prefer at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It should be noted that younger trees can experience leaf scorch in excessively hot or dry conditions so some afternoon shade may be beneficial. In USDA zones 8 and 9, the plants may require some shade during the hottest part of day during the peak summer months. In colder regions (zones 4-7), the trees should receive full sun to allow them to harden off for winter. Regardless of zone, the trees require ample sunshine for proper growth and development.
pruning
Pruning of Chinese pistache trees should be done in late winter or early spring, while the tree is still dormant. Prune the tree to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and prune to maintain the desired shape of the tree. Remove any branches that grow in an undesirable direction or towards the centre of the tree. This will both lighten the canopy of the tree and improve the air circulation, which will help to prevent disease. Once pruning is complete, provide the tree with a slow release fertilizer and a layer of mulch.
