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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 8, 2011
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    This article will help with amending your soil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm

    The tree is hardy in Zones 6-9 and takes full sun. As long as you fulfill its growing requirements, the tree should thrive in your area, though it may need additional watering during times of extreme heat and drought-like conditions. If you want berries, you'll have to plant both male and female types. However, if you're simply looking for red fall color (without the berries), then 'Keith Davey' is a male variety of Chinese pistache that has reliable bright red fall color. Also, keep in mind that Chinese pistache trees grown from seed vary from yellow to red to purple, and half of the seedlings are female. Reputable suppliers should label their plants.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 25, 2014
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    I would leave them alone for now. These trees get much taller when mature and will branch out at they get bigger. If you nip the terminal bud now, the trunks will split.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 29, 2017
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    There can be differing opinions on this; but I would plant them out.
    As long as you water daily for the first two weeks and then watch them carefully for soil moisture they are likely to be less stressed then in containers for the summer.
    Add 3 to 4 inches of hardwood mulch to help with temperature and moisture levels.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chinese-pistache/growing-chinese-pistache-tree.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 15, 2017
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    My research also shows that Pistachio Trees are known to be toxic to horses.

    This article has some information.

    See more at: http://www.horsedvm.com/poisonous/pistacia/

    This is outside of our expertise, so please consult with an Equine Vet to ensure the safety of your animals.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 2, 2017
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    First, make sure your tree is planted in an appropriate site for the species:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chinese-pistache/growing-chinese-pistache-tree.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 23, 2017
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    For the leaves to change colors, it must be below a certain temperature. These red berries mean that it is a female tree. It sounds like what you have is the Chinese Pistache, which would not be edible. If you are in too warm of a climate, the leaves will not change.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chinese-pistache/growing-chinese-pistache-tree.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    December 16, 2017
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    The best time to prune these will be January or February. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chinese-pistache/growing-chinese-pistache-tree.htm

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