The Chinese Pistache tree is a handsome ornamental shade tree with reliable autumn color that is suitable for urban and residential landscapes. It is native to China, Taiwan, and the Philippine ...

Q: We are concerned about our Chinese pistache tree this season. The overall foliage seems limited compared to previous seasons. We’ve observed most of the new growth is the clusters of berries.

Last week we considered one of our great East Texas native trees the sweetgum and how the tree brings so much color to our fall season. This week I'd like for us to think about a Chinese introduction ...

Since the storm, I have been asked a bunch about plants that would be good to replace some of the ones that got destroyed during Helene. I wrote a column about some of my thoughts on which plants ...

This may not go down as a showstopper year for fall color here in North Central Texas. Drought and damage of recent cold winters have set our trees back. But a couple of species seem always ready to ...

Dear Neil: I have enclosed a photo of a growth on our Chinese pistachio trees. They are 5 or 6 years old, and we've never seen this before. Should we be worried? A: Your tree is fine. Those are ...