Texas Pistache (Pistache Chinensis)
Height: Average is roughly 10 feet, but in large open areas and the proper conditions, can reach up to 40 feet.
Bark: Young stem is tan and fairly rugged in appearance. Stem retains the tan color as it ages, finally turning gray-brown.
Leaves: Once-compound, alternate, 8-10 inches long, 4-5 inches wide. Medium to dark green above, paler green below.
Plant Distribution:
This particular species has really only been introduced to Texas.
Common Uses:
This tree is mainly used as "street tree" in public areas or in lawns as a good source of shade. The Texas Pistacheis also easy to maintain, in most areas of Texas, due to its extreme tolerance to heat, drought, salt, and pH imbalance. Good drainage is really the only maintenance this plant requires.
Pollinators:
This plant's fruits are favorites of songbirds and small mammals alike.
Fruit info:
The fruit of the plant seems to only grow to be about 1-inch around by 1-inch tall. It is red at first, but dries to a bluish-black hue shortly afterwards.
Sources:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/natives/PISTACIATEXANA.HTM
http://www.texastrees.org/what-we-do-2/tree-farms/trees-for-texas/chinese-pistache/
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