Chinese Pistache

Chinese Pistache Care

Pistacia Chinensis

What is the plant

The Pistacia chinensis, is commonly called the Chinese Pistache or Chinese pistachio in English.It is a small tree that is native to the western and central parts of China.Belonging to the cashew family it is quite sturdy in nature. It can stand tall even through the worst of conditions and soils.Its durable wood helps keep both insects and diseases away.When planting your Pistache tree it is important to locate in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Planting in the spring or fall is recommended.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -5°C

Hardiness zone

6 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
That your Chinese pistache tree is planted you want to be sure to water at least two times a week for the following four weeks.Then just keep an on-going soil check to ensure it does not dry completely out.Also make sure your soil never gets too soggy.
Pruning
cutting off the top of an unbranched Chinese pistache tree to encourage some side branches to form. Once several branches sprout, keep one branch and remove the rest. Let the tree grow again before once again pruning the top of the main trunk with a cut about 18 to 24 inches higher than the first cut.
Fertilizer
Fertilization is not strictly necessary but watch for common signs of nutrient deficiency, such as yellowing of newly sprouted Chinese pistache leaves.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Full sunlight for best results; light shade
Soil
Moist for best results; but tolerant to droughts.Sowing, planting, and Propagation:
Temperature
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c