Narre Warren East VIC 3804
T: 03 9554 2000
sales@specialitytrees.com.au
www.specialitytrees.com.au
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1060 Wellington Road Narre Warren East VIC 3804 T: 03 9554 2000 sales@specialitytrees.com.au www.specialitytrees.com.au |
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Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistachio
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| Description | This lovely small, deciduous tree has a moderate growth rate and great autumn colour in shades of orange, yellow and red. Bark is dark grey with shallow furrows and this variety is capable of withstanding relatively harsh conditions. Interesting pinnate leaves emerge green and leathery and although inconspicuous, clusters of small white flowers are borne in summer, followed by red drupes which mature to blue. |
| Foliage |
 Deciduous
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| Form |
 Round
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| Mature Size | 8 x 6m |
| Uses | A fantastic feature tree in parks and gardens. Great for street planting. Provides shade for shade loving plants to grow undergrowth. Great for all sized gardens. Prune to keep shape, define the strong single leader and good overall structure. Note: This tree is not a Pistachio Nut tree. |
| Position & Soil | While it is tolerant of most soil types, a well-drained soil in a sunny position is preferred. Moderately drought tolerant. |
| Features |
 Medium
Deciduous
Round
 Avenue
 Coastal
 Feature Foliage
 Shade Tree
 Specimen
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| Substitutes |
• Acer buergerianum • Cercis canadensis • Jacaranda mimosifolia • Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' • Melia azedarach • Nyssa sylvatica • Parrotia persica • Quercus coccinea • Quercus palustris • Quercus palustris 'Free Fall' • Quercus robur • Sapium sebiferum '(syn. Triadica sebifera)' • Tilia cordata • Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase' |
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