Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
Mountains, Rocky areas
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Blue, Green, Dark Blue, Black
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Pink
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Rodent
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PISTACIA chinensis
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Chinese Mastic, Chinese Pistachio
Nannyberry
In Hindi
चीनी पिस्ता
Nannyberry
In German
chinesische Pistazie
Nannyberry
In French
pistache chinois
alisier
In Spanish
pistacho chino
Nannyberry
In Greek
Κινέζοι Φιστίκι
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Pistache chinês
Nannyberry
In Polish
Chiński Pistacje
Nannyberry
In Latin
LENTISCUS Chinese
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Pistachio and Nannyberry
Season and care of Chinese Pistachio and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Pistachio and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Pistachio season is Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Pistachio is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Pistachio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Pistachio and Nannyberry Physical Information
Chinese Pistachio and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Pistachio height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Pistachio and Nannyberry are as follows:
Chinese Pistachio flower color: Red and Green
Chinese Pistachio leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Pistachio and Nannyberry
Care of Chinese Pistachio and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Pistachio pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Chinese Pistachio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.