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Keith Davey Chinese Pistache Tree

Pistacia chinensis ‘Keith Davey’

Fruitless Male Cultivar (No Messy Berries) • Guaranteed Brilliant Fall Color • Top-Tier Low-Maintenance Shade Tree

$179.00

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Description

Keith Davey Chinese Pistache is the superior, selected male cultivar of the species, offering all the legendary fall color and toughness without the messy fruit. This seedless tree ensures a clean, low-maintenance experience, making it one of the most highly recommended medium-sized shade trees for water-wise Bay Area landscapes.

A completely fruitless (seedless) male cultivar, eliminating the berry drop and staining associated with female Chinese Pistache trees.
Guarantees the same breathtaking, fiery display of red, orange, and yellow fall foliage as the standard species.
Shares all the outstanding attributes: drought and heat tolerance, adaptability to various soils, pest and disease resistance, and a strong, spreading canopy.
Considered the cleaner and more landscape-friendly choice for patios, driveways, and poolsides where fruit drop is undesirable.
An award-winning tree that is consistently top-rated by arborists and landscape designers for California gardens.

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Mature height: 25-35 ft.
Mature spread: 25-35 ft.
Light: Full sun

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Features:Foliage: Pinnately compound leaves with lance-shaped, smooth-edged leaflets that are glossy green in spring and summer, turning a brilliant, fiery mix of deep red and orange-yellow in autumn.Flowers: Insignificant, greenish spring flowers; this is a male, seedless cultivar.Bark: Attractive, furrowed gray-brown bark that becomes more textured with age.Habit: A deciduous tree with a symmetrical, rounded to umbrella-shaped canopy and strong, spreading branches.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Key Advantages:Outstanding, reliable fall color in warm climates.Drought and heat tolerant once established.Pest and disease resistant.Seedless (non-messy).Adaptable to a variety of soils.Strong root system (non-invasive)
Landscape Uses:Shade tree for lawns, parks, and streets.Specimen tree for seasonal interest.Xeriscape and water-wise landscapes

Faqs

What is the difference between Keith Davey and standard Chinese Pistache?
Keith Davey is a named cultivar chosen for more uniform growth and more reliable fall color compared to seed-grown trees.

Is Keith Davey Chinese Pistache good for California?
Yes. It is one of the most commonly specified pistache cultivars for California landscapes due to its heat and drought tolerance.

Does this cultivar require less pruning?
Yes. Its natural structure is more balanced, which reduces long-term maintenance compared to non-selected varieties.

Will it provide shade as it matures?
Yes. It develops into a medium-to-large shade tree with a well-proportioned canopy.

Is this a good choice for non-gardeners?
Absolutely. It’s a low-maintenance, high-reliability tree ideal for homeowners who want results without ongoing care.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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