Mazhar Botanic Garden

Pistacia chinensis Bunge

Chinese pistache

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000948
Common name: Chinese pistache
English name: Chinese pistache
Native: China to phillipines
Country: China Philippines
(PGR): Rare

Deciduous tree grow 20 m high, 1 m in diameter leaves pinnate 20-25 cm long, leaflets lanceolate, aromatic when bruised flowers dioecious with separate male and female plants 

Ornamental and shade tree. young shoots and leaves cooked, dye, timber.The seed is a source of an edible oil. used rootstock  for pistachio nut.

Pistacia formosa Matsum

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Texture: Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Mediterranean
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 6 : 9
pH range: 5.5- 7.5

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