Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistachio
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Chinese Pistachio (Pistacia chinensis) - Description
Pistacia chinensis (English: Chinese pistache; Chinese: 黄连木; pinyin: huángliánmù) is a small to medium-sized tree in the genus Pistacia in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, native to central and western China. It is hardy, can withstand harsh conditions and poor quality soils, and grows up to 20 m. The leaves are deciduous, alternate, pinnate, 20-25 cm long, with 10 or 12 leaflets, the terminal leaflet usually absent.
Chinese Pistachio (Pistacia chinensis) - Growth
Best growth in full sun.
Chinese Pistachio (Pistacia chinensis) - Planting
Sow seed at 77 degrees F in early spring. Take greenwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Chinese Pistachio (Pistacia chinensis) - Pest
Verticillium wilt can infect full grown trees.
Chinese Pistachio (Pistacia chinensis) - Interesting facts
Pistacia includes several species only one of which is commercially grown for the Pistachio Nut (P. vera). The other species are grown for horticultural purposes.
Chinese Pistachio (Pistacia chinensis) - Soil and irrigation
In containers, plant in soil-based potting mix with added sharp sand. Outdoors, grow in very well drained soil. Water freely during growth and sparingly during dormancy.
