Pistacia weinmannifolia

Chinese Pistachio

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Deciduous shrub native to East Asia, valued for its small glossy leaves and vibrant autumn coloration. Widely cultivated as bonsai due to its manageable growth habit.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Pistachio
Family Anacardiaceae
Genus Pistacia
Species Weinmannifolia
Origin China / Japan
Blooming Small greenish-yellow panicles in spring; dioecious
Leaf Color Dark green turning red/orange in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil with sand or perlite; slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

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Watering

Water regularly during growing season, allowing topsoil to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best color and hardiness. Can tolerate partial shade indoors if light is intense.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from April to September. Do not fertilize during dormancy.

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Pruning

Prune in late winter before new growth begins. Bonsai can be wired year-round except during active sap flow.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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