Chinese Pistache Trees dense panicles of pea-like white

dense panicles of pea-like white flowers emerge and stand up straight

Throughout the spring and summer the leaves are a polished emerald green until they turn to a bright orange-to-red color in the fall

It has an appealing oval form that gets more rounded as it matures

it also exhibits light red samaras that contrast wonderfully with its thick green leaves

Chinese Pistache Trees dense panicles of pea-like whiteThe Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is a tough medium sized ornamental shade tree. When it is young it looks quite awkward and can be somewhat unattractive, however, it is worth the wait to see this tree mature. It develops an umbrella shaped crown with upright and arching branches that form a rounded oval crown. It can be very gracefully symmetrical if pruned when young. The leaves are compound and glossy green with 10 12 leaflets. This tree