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ID California Tree, Please
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Re: ID California Tree, Please
countrynaturals wrote:Thanks, S. Can we do anything with the berries?sanderson wrote:Chinese Pistachio. We had one in the backyard but it was hard to access for pruning. We had it removed after several years. I loved the leaves for composting.
According to the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County":
"While related to the pistachio tree, this species does not produce nuts. However, if a male Chinese pistache is planted nearby, the female tree can develop clumps of ornamental, inedible bright red berries in fall, which turn blue-purple in winter. The berries are a source of food for birds."
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
Re: ID California Tree, Please
Thanks, OG. Too bad it doesn't produce nuts, but it is beautiful.OhioGardener wrote:countrynaturals wrote:Thanks, S. Can we do anything with the berries?sanderson wrote:Chinese Pistachio. We had one in the backyard but it was hard to access for pruning. We had it removed after several years. I loved the leaves for composting.
According to the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County":
"While related to the pistachio tree, this species does not produce nuts. However, if a male Chinese pistache is planted nearby, the female tree can develop clumps of ornamental, inedible bright red berries in fall, which turn blue-purple in winter. The berries are a source of food for birds."
Re: ID California Tree, Please
The red berries are food for some birds, so, they aren't going to waste. They were nasty to clean up around the patio but it was fun to watch the birds eat them.
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