Pistacia chinensis - 80-100 CM C15

Description
The Pistazie (Pistacia chinensis) is a very popular, deciduous potted plant, whose red-blue fruits are possible with good care. Its decorative flowers appear from April to May. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The medium green leaves are pinnate. The location should be as sunny and sheltered as possible. A well-drained, sandy and loamy soil is ideal. In favourable conditions, the Pistazie reaches a height of approx. 10 m and grows up to 8 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Pistazie are medium green, pinnate. Pistazie turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Pistazie has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright. Generally grows 20 - 35 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Flower
Pistacia chinensis forms greenish-red flowers arranged in panicles and clusters from April. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Fruit
The red-blue fruits of Pistacia chinensis are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Tub, solitary