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Chinese Pistache
Scientific Name: Pistacia chinensis Bunge
Synonym: Pistacia formosana, Pistacia philippinensis, Rhus argyi, Rhus gummifera
Family: Anacardiaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 4-16,18-23 USDA: 8b-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: South China, Philippines Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, growing moderately fast to slowly, up to 40 to 60 feet tall (18 m), 20 feet spread (6 m) Watering Needs: Moderate to little water when established

Blooming Habits:
The Chinese Pistache is dioecious, meaning that there are female trees and male trees. The fruits appear on female tree only if there are male trees in the vicinity. The fruits are bright red at first, turning dark blue as they ripen.