Red Push Pistache Tree (Pistachia Red Push)
Regular price
$395.00
Size
The Ultimate Shade Tree with Stunning Fall Color
Red Push Pistache is a clean, heat-tough ornamental shade tree that gives your yard dense summer coverage, dramatic fall color, and winter light without messy nuts or seed drop.
This hybrid tree is designed for outdoor spaces that need both beauty and function. In spring, new spring growth opens with coppery-red leaves. In summer, the rounded canopy provides dependable shade for patios, lawns, and outdoor living areas. In fall, the leaves change to yellow, orange, and brilliant red. In winter, the tree drops all its leaves, allowing sunlight to warm nearby buildings and brighten south-facing spaces.
Because Red Push Pistache is ornamental and sterile in landscape use, it produces no nuts and does not create messy fruit or seeds. It also qualifies for the Tree Enhancement Program, making it a smart choice for homeowners, landscapers, and community planting projects.
Why You'll Love It
-
Dense Canopy Coverage – This tree provides excellent summer shade with a dense canopy, making it a great choice for patios, seating areas, streetscapes, and outdoor living spaces.
-
Spectacular Fall Display – Red Push Pistache has attractive fall colors of yellow and red, and it also displays attractive fall colors in yellow, orange, and red as the season continues to change.
-
Low Maintenance – Once established, Red Push Pistache requires minimal maintenance, deep infrequent water, and mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
-
Climate Resilient – This tree thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10, withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F, and is well suited to California’s varied climates with a 4/5 star resilience rating.
-
Clean and Tidy – Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds, and this tree produces no nuts and is considered ornamental.
Red Push Pistache is also more pest-resistant than Ash trees and features strong resistance to Verticillium wilt, giving property owners one more reason to plant it where reliable shade and long-term performance matter.
What Makes It Different
Most shade trees either lack strong fall color, need more maintenance, or create cleanup problems with fruit, seed pods, or nuts. Red Push Pistache combines colorful seasonal performance with a tidy, durable growth habit.
-
Hybrid Advantage – The Red Push Pistache tree is a hybrid of P. atlantica and P. intergerrima. In plant references, you may also see it listed as Red Push Pistache, Pistacia × ‘Red Push’, or red push pistache pistacia. Compared with Chinese Pistache trees, this hybrid is valued for cleaner ornamental performance and strong disease resistance.
-
Architectural Growth – It has a single large trunk with upright growth when young, then matures into a broad, rounded canopy that can provide substantial shade. Its strong structural wood withstands high winds, making it useful as a street tree, park tree, or residential yard tree.
-
Seasonal Flexibility – The tree is deciduous, so it provides shade in summer and drops leaves in winter, allowing sunlight to warm buildings. That makes it especially useful for south-facing plantings where summer cooling and winter light are both important.
The result is a low-mess, high-impact shade tree with vibrant color transformations throughout the seasons.
How To Grow The Red Push Pistachio Tree Successfully
-
Plant and Establish
Plant Red Push Pistache in full sun where it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. For comparable trees with vivid autumn foliage, consider Rocky Mountain Glow Maple with crimson and orange fall color. Choose soil with good drainage, because excellent drainage is mandatory for the Red Push Pistache. -
Water Deeply During Early Growth
It needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Use deep infrequent watering rather than shallow daily watering so the root system can grow strong and reach deeper into the soil. -
Mature and Spread
As the tree becomes established, it begins to develop a wider canopy and stronger shade coverage. It adapts to various soil types including sand, loam, and clay, as long as the site drains well. -
Enjoy the Seasonal Transformation
New spring growth starts as coppery-red leaves, summer foliage creates shade, fall brings yellow, orange, and red color, and winter leaf drop allows warm sunlight back into the yard.
For best growth, apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins, then continue with simple maintenance as the tree matures.
Tree Specifications
-
Mature Size: Typically reaches a height of 25 to 40 feet tall.
-
Canopy Spread: Canopy spread ranges from 20 to 40 feet wide, creating a rounded canopy with excellent shade potential.
-
Growth Habit: Single large trunk with upright growth when young, maturing into a broad shade form.
-
Growth Rate: Moderate during early establishment, then stronger once established; full canopy development takes time but rewards patience with durable structure and dependable shade.
-
Sun Requirement: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
-
Soil Requirements: Adapts to various soil types including sand, loam, and clay.
-
Drainage Requirement: The tree prefers good drainage and deep infrequent watering. Excellent drainage is mandatory for the Red Push Pistache.
-
Watering Schedule: Needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Once established, water deeply and less frequently based on heat, soil, and season.
-
Climate Zones: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10.
-
Temperature Tolerance: Withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F.
-
Seasonal Color: New spring growth starts as coppery-red leaves; fall color develops in yellow, orange, and red.
-
Winter Behavior: The tree drops all its leaves in winter, allowing sunlight to warm buildings.
-
Fruit and Nuts: Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds. This tree produces no nuts and is considered ornamental.
-
Disease and Pest Resistance: Features strong resistance to Verticillium wilt and is more pest-resistant than Ash trees.
-
Pruning: Mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
-
Wind Performance: The tree has strong structural wood that withstands high winds, similar to California Sycamore trees adapted to Western climates.
-
Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
-
Program Eligibility: Red Push Pistache qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program.
-
Pet and Livestock Note: Some reports identify pistache leaves as toxic to horses, so avoid planting where horses may browse fallen leaves. It is primarily used as an ornamental tree, not a food-producing plant.
Who It's Perfect For
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners seeking a reliable shade tree for patios, lawns, and outdoor living spaces
-
Property owners who want dramatic fall color without maintenance headaches
-
Landscapers designing for California heat, drought pressure, and changing climate conditions who may also want mature trees for instant shade and privacy
-
Communities looking for a clean park tree or street tree with strong structure or complementary evergreen Fern Pine trees for privacy screens
-
Anyone planting near south-facing areas where summer shade and winter sunlight are both useful
-
Yard owners who want a non-nut-producing alternative to messy shade trees
Red Push Pistache is also a strong option for Arizona-style heat, inland California yards, neighborhood streets, and commercial landscapes where a small-to-medium ornamental shade tree needs to grow tall, wide, and dependable over time, and it pairs well with flowering trees suited to California landscapes.
If you want shade in summer, light in winter, and a brilliant red, orange, and yellow fall display, Red Push Pistache fits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does it grow?
Red Push Pistache grows more slowly while it is getting established, especially during the first year or two. After the root system develops, growth becomes stronger and the tree can continue building a broader canopy over time. Expect the mature tree to reach about 25 to 40 feet tall with a 20 to 40 feet wide canopy spread.
Does it produce pistachios?
No. Red Push Pistache is an ornamental hybrid tree. Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds, and this tree produces no nuts. It is planted for shade, structure, and seasonal color, not for edible pistachios.
What about water needs?
Red Push prefers deep infrequent water and must have good drainage. It needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Once established, it becomes much more drought tolerant and needs less frequent irrigation, though hot summer weather may still require periodic deep watering.
Will it work in my climate?
Red Push Pistache thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10. It withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F, making it a great fit for many California landscapes and hot inland regions.
Is it a good street tree or park tree?
Yes. Its rounded canopy, clean ornamental habit, strong structural wood, and pest resistance make it useful as a street tree, park tree, or community shade planting, much like California Pepper Trees used in warm, drought-tolerant landscapes that are also available among our California Pepper Trees and companion landscape plants for sale. Birds may use the canopy for shelter, but the tree is not grown for fruit or nuts.
How much sun does it need?
Red Push Pistache requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. More sun generally supports stronger growth, denser shade, and better fall color.
Does it need pruning?
Young trees may need structural pruning to guide upright growth and build a strong framework. Mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
Can Yardwork help me choose the right location?
Yes. If you are not sure where to plant Red Push Pistache, Yardwork can help with consultation services, spacing guidance, and delivery options, and our nursery services with evergreen and privacy trees can support broader landscape planning. You can also email us for support before or after your purchase.
Ready to Add Stunning Shade?
Choose the Red Push Pistache tree and bring long-lasting shade, seasonal beauty, and low-maintenance performance to your yard.
Yardwork can help you select the right tree, plan the right planting location, and coordinate delivery for California customers. If you are comparing options, this post-worthy tree is an excellent source of shade, color, and year-round landscape value.
The Ultimate Shade Tree with Stunning Fall Color
Red Push Pistache is a clean, heat-tough ornamental shade tree that gives your yard dense summer coverage, dramatic fall color, and winter light without messy nuts or seed drop.
This hybrid tree is designed for outdoor spaces that need both beauty and function. In spring, new spring growth opens with coppery-red leaves. In summer, the rounded canopy provides dependable shade for patios, lawns, and outdoor living areas. In fall, the leaves change to yellow, orange, and brilliant red. In winter, the tree drops all its leaves, allowing sunlight to warm nearby buildings and brighten south-facing spaces.
Because Red Push Pistache is ornamental and sterile in landscape use, it produces no nuts and does not create messy fruit or seeds. It also qualifies for the Tree Enhancement Program, making it a smart choice for homeowners, landscapers, and community planting projects.
Why You'll Love It
-
Dense Canopy Coverage – This tree provides excellent summer shade with a dense canopy, making it a great choice for patios, seating areas, streetscapes, and outdoor living spaces.
-
Spectacular Fall Display – Red Push Pistache has attractive fall colors of yellow and red, and it also displays attractive fall colors in yellow, orange, and red as the season continues to change.
-
Low Maintenance – Once established, Red Push Pistache requires minimal maintenance, deep infrequent water, and mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
-
Climate Resilient – This tree thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10, withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F, and is well suited to California’s varied climates with a 4/5 star resilience rating.
-
Clean and Tidy – Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds, and this tree produces no nuts and is considered ornamental.
Red Push Pistache is also more pest-resistant than Ash trees and features strong resistance to Verticillium wilt, giving property owners one more reason to plant it where reliable shade and long-term performance matter.
What Makes It Different
Most shade trees either lack strong fall color, need more maintenance, or create cleanup problems with fruit, seed pods, or nuts. Red Push Pistache combines colorful seasonal performance with a tidy, durable growth habit.
-
Hybrid Advantage – The Red Push Pistache tree is a hybrid of P. atlantica and P. intergerrima. In plant references, you may also see it listed as Red Push Pistache, Pistacia × ‘Red Push’, or red push pistache pistacia. Compared with Chinese Pistache trees, this hybrid is valued for cleaner ornamental performance and strong disease resistance.
-
Architectural Growth – It has a single large trunk with upright growth when young, then matures into a broad, rounded canopy that can provide substantial shade. Its strong structural wood withstands high winds, making it useful as a street tree, park tree, or residential yard tree.
-
Seasonal Flexibility – The tree is deciduous, so it provides shade in summer and drops leaves in winter, allowing sunlight to warm buildings. That makes it especially useful for south-facing plantings where summer cooling and winter light are both important.
The result is a low-mess, high-impact shade tree with vibrant color transformations throughout the seasons.
How To Grow The Red Push Pistachio Tree Successfully
-
Plant and Establish
Plant Red Push Pistache in full sun where it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. For comparable trees with vivid autumn foliage, consider Rocky Mountain Glow Maple with crimson and orange fall color. Choose soil with good drainage, because excellent drainage is mandatory for the Red Push Pistache. -
Water Deeply During Early Growth
It needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Use deep infrequent watering rather than shallow daily watering so the root system can grow strong and reach deeper into the soil. -
Mature and Spread
As the tree becomes established, it begins to develop a wider canopy and stronger shade coverage. It adapts to various soil types including sand, loam, and clay, as long as the site drains well. -
Enjoy the Seasonal Transformation
New spring growth starts as coppery-red leaves, summer foliage creates shade, fall brings yellow, orange, and red color, and winter leaf drop allows warm sunlight back into the yard.
For best growth, apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins, then continue with simple maintenance as the tree matures.
Tree Specifications
-
Mature Size: Typically reaches a height of 25 to 40 feet tall.
-
Canopy Spread: Canopy spread ranges from 20 to 40 feet wide, creating a rounded canopy with excellent shade potential.
-
Growth Habit: Single large trunk with upright growth when young, maturing into a broad shade form.
-
Growth Rate: Moderate during early establishment, then stronger once established; full canopy development takes time but rewards patience with durable structure and dependable shade.
-
Sun Requirement: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
-
Soil Requirements: Adapts to various soil types including sand, loam, and clay.
-
Drainage Requirement: The tree prefers good drainage and deep infrequent watering. Excellent drainage is mandatory for the Red Push Pistache.
-
Watering Schedule: Needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Once established, water deeply and less frequently based on heat, soil, and season.
-
Climate Zones: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10.
-
Temperature Tolerance: Withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F.
-
Seasonal Color: New spring growth starts as coppery-red leaves; fall color develops in yellow, orange, and red.
-
Winter Behavior: The tree drops all its leaves in winter, allowing sunlight to warm buildings.
-
Fruit and Nuts: Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds. This tree produces no nuts and is considered ornamental.
-
Disease and Pest Resistance: Features strong resistance to Verticillium wilt and is more pest-resistant than Ash trees.
-
Pruning: Mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
-
Wind Performance: The tree has strong structural wood that withstands high winds, similar to California Sycamore trees adapted to Western climates.
-
Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
-
Program Eligibility: Red Push Pistache qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program.
-
Pet and Livestock Note: Some reports identify pistache leaves as toxic to horses, so avoid planting where horses may browse fallen leaves. It is primarily used as an ornamental tree, not a food-producing plant.
Who It's Perfect For
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners seeking a reliable shade tree for patios, lawns, and outdoor living spaces
-
Property owners who want dramatic fall color without maintenance headaches
-
Landscapers designing for California heat, drought pressure, and changing climate conditions who may also want mature trees for instant shade and privacy
-
Communities looking for a clean park tree or street tree with strong structure or complementary evergreen Fern Pine trees for privacy screens
-
Anyone planting near south-facing areas where summer shade and winter sunlight are both useful
-
Yard owners who want a non-nut-producing alternative to messy shade trees
Red Push Pistache is also a strong option for Arizona-style heat, inland California yards, neighborhood streets, and commercial landscapes where a small-to-medium ornamental shade tree needs to grow tall, wide, and dependable over time, and it pairs well with flowering trees suited to California landscapes.
If you want shade in summer, light in winter, and a brilliant red, orange, and yellow fall display, Red Push Pistache fits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does it grow?
Red Push Pistache grows more slowly while it is getting established, especially during the first year or two. After the root system develops, growth becomes stronger and the tree can continue building a broader canopy over time. Expect the mature tree to reach about 25 to 40 feet tall with a 20 to 40 feet wide canopy spread.
Does it produce pistachios?
No. Red Push Pistache is an ornamental hybrid tree. Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds, and this tree produces no nuts. It is planted for shade, structure, and seasonal color, not for edible pistachios.
What about water needs?
Red Push prefers deep infrequent water and must have good drainage. It needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Once established, it becomes much more drought tolerant and needs less frequent irrigation, though hot summer weather may still require periodic deep watering.
Will it work in my climate?
Red Push Pistache thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10. It withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F, making it a great fit for many California landscapes and hot inland regions.
Is it a good street tree or park tree?
Yes. Its rounded canopy, clean ornamental habit, strong structural wood, and pest resistance make it useful as a street tree, park tree, or community shade planting, much like California Pepper Trees used in warm, drought-tolerant landscapes that are also available among our California Pepper Trees and companion landscape plants for sale. Birds may use the canopy for shelter, but the tree is not grown for fruit or nuts.
How much sun does it need?
Red Push Pistache requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. More sun generally supports stronger growth, denser shade, and better fall color.
Does it need pruning?
Young trees may need structural pruning to guide upright growth and build a strong framework. Mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
Can Yardwork help me choose the right location?
Yes. If you are not sure where to plant Red Push Pistache, Yardwork can help with consultation services, spacing guidance, and delivery options, and our nursery services with evergreen and privacy trees can support broader landscape planning. You can also email us for support before or after your purchase.
Ready to Add Stunning Shade?
Choose the Red Push Pistache tree and bring long-lasting shade, seasonal beauty, and low-maintenance performance to your yard.
Yardwork can help you select the right tree, plan the right planting location, and coordinate delivery for California customers. If you are comparing options, this post-worthy tree is an excellent source of shade, color, and year-round landscape value.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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Red Push Pistache Tree (Pistachia Red Push)
Regular price
$395.00
Size
The Ultimate Shade Tree with Stunning Fall Color
Red Push Pistache is a clean, heat-tough ornamental shade tree that gives your yard dense summer coverage, dramatic fall color, and winter light without messy nuts or seed drop.
This hybrid tree is designed for outdoor spaces that need both beauty and function. In spring, new spring growth opens with coppery-red leaves. In summer, the rounded canopy provides dependable shade for patios, lawns, and outdoor living areas. In fall, the leaves change to yellow, orange, and brilliant red. In winter, the tree drops all its leaves, allowing sunlight to warm nearby buildings and brighten south-facing spaces.
Because Red Push Pistache is ornamental and sterile in landscape use, it produces no nuts and does not create messy fruit or seeds. It also qualifies for the Tree Enhancement Program, making it a smart choice for homeowners, landscapers, and community planting projects.
Why You'll Love It
-
Dense Canopy Coverage – This tree provides excellent summer shade with a dense canopy, making it a great choice for patios, seating areas, streetscapes, and outdoor living spaces.
-
Spectacular Fall Display – Red Push Pistache has attractive fall colors of yellow and red, and it also displays attractive fall colors in yellow, orange, and red as the season continues to change.
-
Low Maintenance – Once established, Red Push Pistache requires minimal maintenance, deep infrequent water, and mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
-
Climate Resilient – This tree thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10, withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F, and is well suited to California’s varied climates with a 4/5 star resilience rating.
-
Clean and Tidy – Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds, and this tree produces no nuts and is considered ornamental.
Red Push Pistache is also more pest-resistant than Ash trees and features strong resistance to Verticillium wilt, giving property owners one more reason to plant it where reliable shade and long-term performance matter.
What Makes It Different
Most shade trees either lack strong fall color, need more maintenance, or create cleanup problems with fruit, seed pods, or nuts. Red Push Pistache combines colorful seasonal performance with a tidy, durable growth habit.
-
Hybrid Advantage – The Red Push Pistache tree is a hybrid of P. atlantica and P. intergerrima. In plant references, you may also see it listed as Red Push Pistache, Pistacia × ‘Red Push’, or red push pistache pistacia. Compared with Chinese Pistache trees, this hybrid is valued for cleaner ornamental performance and strong disease resistance.
-
Architectural Growth – It has a single large trunk with upright growth when young, then matures into a broad, rounded canopy that can provide substantial shade. Its strong structural wood withstands high winds, making it useful as a street tree, park tree, or residential yard tree.
-
Seasonal Flexibility – The tree is deciduous, so it provides shade in summer and drops leaves in winter, allowing sunlight to warm buildings. That makes it especially useful for south-facing plantings where summer cooling and winter light are both important.
The result is a low-mess, high-impact shade tree with vibrant color transformations throughout the seasons.
How To Grow The Red Push Pistachio Tree Successfully
-
Plant and Establish
Plant Red Push Pistache in full sun where it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. For comparable trees with vivid autumn foliage, consider Rocky Mountain Glow Maple with crimson and orange fall color. Choose soil with good drainage, because excellent drainage is mandatory for the Red Push Pistache. -
Water Deeply During Early Growth
It needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Use deep infrequent watering rather than shallow daily watering so the root system can grow strong and reach deeper into the soil. -
Mature and Spread
As the tree becomes established, it begins to develop a wider canopy and stronger shade coverage. It adapts to various soil types including sand, loam, and clay, as long as the site drains well. -
Enjoy the Seasonal Transformation
New spring growth starts as coppery-red leaves, summer foliage creates shade, fall brings yellow, orange, and red color, and winter leaf drop allows warm sunlight back into the yard.
For best growth, apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins, then continue with simple maintenance as the tree matures.
Tree Specifications
-
Mature Size: Typically reaches a height of 25 to 40 feet tall.
-
Canopy Spread: Canopy spread ranges from 20 to 40 feet wide, creating a rounded canopy with excellent shade potential.
-
Growth Habit: Single large trunk with upright growth when young, maturing into a broad shade form.
-
Growth Rate: Moderate during early establishment, then stronger once established; full canopy development takes time but rewards patience with durable structure and dependable shade.
-
Sun Requirement: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
-
Soil Requirements: Adapts to various soil types including sand, loam, and clay.
-
Drainage Requirement: The tree prefers good drainage and deep infrequent watering. Excellent drainage is mandatory for the Red Push Pistache.
-
Watering Schedule: Needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Once established, water deeply and less frequently based on heat, soil, and season.
-
Climate Zones: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10.
-
Temperature Tolerance: Withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F.
-
Seasonal Color: New spring growth starts as coppery-red leaves; fall color develops in yellow, orange, and red.
-
Winter Behavior: The tree drops all its leaves in winter, allowing sunlight to warm buildings.
-
Fruit and Nuts: Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds. This tree produces no nuts and is considered ornamental.
-
Disease and Pest Resistance: Features strong resistance to Verticillium wilt and is more pest-resistant than Ash trees.
-
Pruning: Mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
-
Wind Performance: The tree has strong structural wood that withstands high winds, similar to California Sycamore trees adapted to Western climates.
-
Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
-
Program Eligibility: Red Push Pistache qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program.
-
Pet and Livestock Note: Some reports identify pistache leaves as toxic to horses, so avoid planting where horses may browse fallen leaves. It is primarily used as an ornamental tree, not a food-producing plant.
Who It's Perfect For
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners seeking a reliable shade tree for patios, lawns, and outdoor living spaces
-
Property owners who want dramatic fall color without maintenance headaches
-
Landscapers designing for California heat, drought pressure, and changing climate conditions who may also want mature trees for instant shade and privacy
-
Communities looking for a clean park tree or street tree with strong structure or complementary evergreen Fern Pine trees for privacy screens
-
Anyone planting near south-facing areas where summer shade and winter sunlight are both useful
-
Yard owners who want a non-nut-producing alternative to messy shade trees
Red Push Pistache is also a strong option for Arizona-style heat, inland California yards, neighborhood streets, and commercial landscapes where a small-to-medium ornamental shade tree needs to grow tall, wide, and dependable over time, and it pairs well with flowering trees suited to California landscapes.
If you want shade in summer, light in winter, and a brilliant red, orange, and yellow fall display, Red Push Pistache fits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does it grow?
Red Push Pistache grows more slowly while it is getting established, especially during the first year or two. After the root system develops, growth becomes stronger and the tree can continue building a broader canopy over time. Expect the mature tree to reach about 25 to 40 feet tall with a 20 to 40 feet wide canopy spread.
Does it produce pistachios?
No. Red Push Pistache is an ornamental hybrid tree. Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds, and this tree produces no nuts. It is planted for shade, structure, and seasonal color, not for edible pistachios.
What about water needs?
Red Push prefers deep infrequent water and must have good drainage. It needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Once established, it becomes much more drought tolerant and needs less frequent irrigation, though hot summer weather may still require periodic deep watering.
Will it work in my climate?
Red Push Pistache thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10. It withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F, making it a great fit for many California landscapes and hot inland regions.
Is it a good street tree or park tree?
Yes. Its rounded canopy, clean ornamental habit, strong structural wood, and pest resistance make it useful as a street tree, park tree, or community shade planting, much like California Pepper Trees used in warm, drought-tolerant landscapes that are also available among our California Pepper Trees and companion landscape plants for sale. Birds may use the canopy for shelter, but the tree is not grown for fruit or nuts.
How much sun does it need?
Red Push Pistache requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. More sun generally supports stronger growth, denser shade, and better fall color.
Does it need pruning?
Young trees may need structural pruning to guide upright growth and build a strong framework. Mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
Can Yardwork help me choose the right location?
Yes. If you are not sure where to plant Red Push Pistache, Yardwork can help with consultation services, spacing guidance, and delivery options, and our nursery services with evergreen and privacy trees can support broader landscape planning. You can also email us for support before or after your purchase.
Ready to Add Stunning Shade?
Choose the Red Push Pistache tree and bring long-lasting shade, seasonal beauty, and low-maintenance performance to your yard.
Yardwork can help you select the right tree, plan the right planting location, and coordinate delivery for California customers. If you are comparing options, this post-worthy tree is an excellent source of shade, color, and year-round landscape value.
The Ultimate Shade Tree with Stunning Fall Color
Red Push Pistache is a clean, heat-tough ornamental shade tree that gives your yard dense summer coverage, dramatic fall color, and winter light without messy nuts or seed drop.
This hybrid tree is designed for outdoor spaces that need both beauty and function. In spring, new spring growth opens with coppery-red leaves. In summer, the rounded canopy provides dependable shade for patios, lawns, and outdoor living areas. In fall, the leaves change to yellow, orange, and brilliant red. In winter, the tree drops all its leaves, allowing sunlight to warm nearby buildings and brighten south-facing spaces.
Because Red Push Pistache is ornamental and sterile in landscape use, it produces no nuts and does not create messy fruit or seeds. It also qualifies for the Tree Enhancement Program, making it a smart choice for homeowners, landscapers, and community planting projects.
Why You'll Love It
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Dense Canopy Coverage – This tree provides excellent summer shade with a dense canopy, making it a great choice for patios, seating areas, streetscapes, and outdoor living spaces.
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Spectacular Fall Display – Red Push Pistache has attractive fall colors of yellow and red, and it also displays attractive fall colors in yellow, orange, and red as the season continues to change.
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Low Maintenance – Once established, Red Push Pistache requires minimal maintenance, deep infrequent water, and mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
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Climate Resilient – This tree thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10, withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F, and is well suited to California’s varied climates with a 4/5 star resilience rating.
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Clean and Tidy – Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds, and this tree produces no nuts and is considered ornamental.
Red Push Pistache is also more pest-resistant than Ash trees and features strong resistance to Verticillium wilt, giving property owners one more reason to plant it where reliable shade and long-term performance matter.
What Makes It Different
Most shade trees either lack strong fall color, need more maintenance, or create cleanup problems with fruit, seed pods, or nuts. Red Push Pistache combines colorful seasonal performance with a tidy, durable growth habit.
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Hybrid Advantage – The Red Push Pistache tree is a hybrid of P. atlantica and P. intergerrima. In plant references, you may also see it listed as Red Push Pistache, Pistacia × ‘Red Push’, or red push pistache pistacia. Compared with Chinese Pistache trees, this hybrid is valued for cleaner ornamental performance and strong disease resistance.
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Architectural Growth – It has a single large trunk with upright growth when young, then matures into a broad, rounded canopy that can provide substantial shade. Its strong structural wood withstands high winds, making it useful as a street tree, park tree, or residential yard tree.
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Seasonal Flexibility – The tree is deciduous, so it provides shade in summer and drops leaves in winter, allowing sunlight to warm buildings. That makes it especially useful for south-facing plantings where summer cooling and winter light are both important.
The result is a low-mess, high-impact shade tree with vibrant color transformations throughout the seasons.
How To Grow The Red Push Pistachio Tree Successfully
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Plant and Establish
Plant Red Push Pistache in full sun where it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. For comparable trees with vivid autumn foliage, consider Rocky Mountain Glow Maple with crimson and orange fall color. Choose soil with good drainage, because excellent drainage is mandatory for the Red Push Pistache. -
Water Deeply During Early Growth
It needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Use deep infrequent watering rather than shallow daily watering so the root system can grow strong and reach deeper into the soil. -
Mature and Spread
As the tree becomes established, it begins to develop a wider canopy and stronger shade coverage. It adapts to various soil types including sand, loam, and clay, as long as the site drains well. -
Enjoy the Seasonal Transformation
New spring growth starts as coppery-red leaves, summer foliage creates shade, fall brings yellow, orange, and red color, and winter leaf drop allows warm sunlight back into the yard.
For best growth, apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins, then continue with simple maintenance as the tree matures.
Tree Specifications
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Mature Size: Typically reaches a height of 25 to 40 feet tall.
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Canopy Spread: Canopy spread ranges from 20 to 40 feet wide, creating a rounded canopy with excellent shade potential.
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Growth Habit: Single large trunk with upright growth when young, maturing into a broad shade form.
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Growth Rate: Moderate during early establishment, then stronger once established; full canopy development takes time but rewards patience with durable structure and dependable shade.
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Sun Requirement: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
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Soil Requirements: Adapts to various soil types including sand, loam, and clay.
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Drainage Requirement: The tree prefers good drainage and deep infrequent watering. Excellent drainage is mandatory for the Red Push Pistache.
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Watering Schedule: Needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Once established, water deeply and less frequently based on heat, soil, and season.
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Climate Zones: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10.
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Temperature Tolerance: Withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F.
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Seasonal Color: New spring growth starts as coppery-red leaves; fall color develops in yellow, orange, and red.
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Winter Behavior: The tree drops all its leaves in winter, allowing sunlight to warm buildings.
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Fruit and Nuts: Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds. This tree produces no nuts and is considered ornamental.
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Disease and Pest Resistance: Features strong resistance to Verticillium wilt and is more pest-resistant than Ash trees.
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Pruning: Mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
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Wind Performance: The tree has strong structural wood that withstands high winds, similar to California Sycamore trees adapted to Western climates.
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Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
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Program Eligibility: Red Push Pistache qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program.
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Pet and Livestock Note: Some reports identify pistache leaves as toxic to horses, so avoid planting where horses may browse fallen leaves. It is primarily used as an ornamental tree, not a food-producing plant.
Who It's Perfect For
Ideal for:
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Homeowners seeking a reliable shade tree for patios, lawns, and outdoor living spaces
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Property owners who want dramatic fall color without maintenance headaches
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Landscapers designing for California heat, drought pressure, and changing climate conditions who may also want mature trees for instant shade and privacy
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Communities looking for a clean park tree or street tree with strong structure or complementary evergreen Fern Pine trees for privacy screens
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Anyone planting near south-facing areas where summer shade and winter sunlight are both useful
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Yard owners who want a non-nut-producing alternative to messy shade trees
Red Push Pistache is also a strong option for Arizona-style heat, inland California yards, neighborhood streets, and commercial landscapes where a small-to-medium ornamental shade tree needs to grow tall, wide, and dependable over time, and it pairs well with flowering trees suited to California landscapes.
If you want shade in summer, light in winter, and a brilliant red, orange, and yellow fall display, Red Push Pistache fits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does it grow?
Red Push Pistache grows more slowly while it is getting established, especially during the first year or two. After the root system develops, growth becomes stronger and the tree can continue building a broader canopy over time. Expect the mature tree to reach about 25 to 40 feet tall with a 20 to 40 feet wide canopy spread.
Does it produce pistachios?
No. Red Push Pistache is an ornamental hybrid tree. Due to its sterile nature, it does not produce messy fruit or seeds, and this tree produces no nuts. It is planted for shade, structure, and seasonal color, not for edible pistachios.
What about water needs?
Red Push prefers deep infrequent water and must have good drainage. It needs deep watering for the first 1 to 2 growing seasons. Once established, it becomes much more drought tolerant and needs less frequent irrigation, though hot summer weather may still require periodic deep watering.
Will it work in my climate?
Red Push Pistache thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10. It withstands summer heat over 110°F and winter lows to 0°F, making it a great fit for many California landscapes and hot inland regions.
Is it a good street tree or park tree?
Yes. Its rounded canopy, clean ornamental habit, strong structural wood, and pest resistance make it useful as a street tree, park tree, or community shade planting, much like California Pepper Trees used in warm, drought-tolerant landscapes that are also available among our California Pepper Trees and companion landscape plants for sale. Birds may use the canopy for shelter, but the tree is not grown for fruit or nuts.
How much sun does it need?
Red Push Pistache requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. More sun generally supports stronger growth, denser shade, and better fall color.
Does it need pruning?
Young trees may need structural pruning to guide upright growth and build a strong framework. Mature trees require minimal pruning mainly for maintenance.
Can Yardwork help me choose the right location?
Yes. If you are not sure where to plant Red Push Pistache, Yardwork can help with consultation services, spacing guidance, and delivery options, and our nursery services with evergreen and privacy trees can support broader landscape planning. You can also email us for support before or after your purchase.
Ready to Add Stunning Shade?
Choose the Red Push Pistache tree and bring long-lasting shade, seasonal beauty, and low-maintenance performance to your yard.
Yardwork can help you select the right tree, plan the right planting location, and coordinate delivery for California customers. If you are comparing options, this post-worthy tree is an excellent source of shade, color, and year-round landscape value.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.