Download Chinese Pistachio - City of Charles Sturt

Chinese Pistachio
Pistacia chinensis
Description
The Chinese Pistachio is a small
deciduous tree and when grown as a
street tree will reach a height of
approximately 5-7 metres.
This species is well known for its
extremely fine glossy green leaves
consisting of up to 10 pairs of leaflets,
which in autumn turn a bright crimson
colour.
The inconspicuous flowers that branch
out into clusters are followed in summer
by small red spherical seed pods that
turn blue in autumn, and attract birds.
This species prefers well drained sites
and can grow in dry and compacted
locations.
This species is an excellent street tree
and is well suited to Adelaide's climate.
This tree species is native to central
western China.
Note
Young trees can be viewed in Whitney
Street, Cheltenham, Telford Street
Ovingham, Princes Street Croydon and
Laurie Street Kidman Park
Information sheet - Crepe Myrtle and Chinese Pistachio updated 18/11/10
City of Charles Sturt, 72 Woodville Road, Woodville, SA 5011 Phone 08 8408 1111 Facsimile 08 8408 1122
Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica “Indian Summer”
Description
The Crepe Myrtle is a deciduous roundheaded tree which grows to a height of
approximately 4 metres and enjoys full sun.
Leaves are small and dark green changing to
yellow to orange in autumn. New foliage
begins to appear in September.
Flowers have crinkled petals which appear
from January to April and can last for up to
three months. The flower colours vary from
white, pink, rose, mauve and crimson.
The Crepe Myrtle is an ideal small tree for
ornamental and street tree planting.
This species is native to China, Korea and
Japan.
Note
These trees can be viewed in, Paqualin Street
Hendon, Bayly Street Hendon and Elgin
Street Woodville Park.