Chinese Pistache – Pistacia chinensis 240 Tree Seeds | Fast Growing | Hardy Zones 6–9 Brilliant Fall Color | Heat & Drought Tolerant | Ideal for Shade or Street Planting

Enhance your landscape with Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis), a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shade tree prized for its spectacular fall colors in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red.

This small deciduous tree develops a beautiful oval to rounded crown with glossy dark green compound leaves that provide cooling summer shade before transforming into bold autumn color. Female trees produce ornamental red fruits that mature to deep blue, adding seasonal interest. Mature bark peels to reveal attractive salmon tones beneath.

Extremely tolerant of heat, drought, and urban conditions, Chinese Pistache is widely used as a street tree, lawn specimen, and landscape focal point. The 240-seed pack is ideal for larger planting projects, property borders, restoration efforts, or nursery propagation.

You will receive seeds similar in size and quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 240 Chinese Pistache seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Chinese Pistache
Botanical Name: Pistacia chinensis
Plant Type: Small deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soils
Watering: Dry to medium; highly drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 30–35 feet
Spread: 20–30 feet
Growth Rate: Fast to moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Suitable for bonsai with pruning

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 30–60 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and keep evenly moist during germination.