Would a Red Push Pistache Work Well in My Yard?

The pistache is a great tree for adding color to your yard, but give it plenty of room to grow.

 Courtesy Arizona Pistachio Nursery

QUESTION: What’s your opinion of the red push pistache tree?

ANSWER:Β They’re very beautiful trees that provide lots of fall color, as you probably already know. In the autumn their foliage turns a brilliant burnt-orange. They’re fairly drought-tolerant, and they grow up to be good-sized shade trees. So you should always plant them in a large-sized yard with plenty of room for the tree’s canopy. Since they’re deciduous and lose their leaves in winter, pistaches are good to plant on the west side of your house. They will shade the house in summer, but allow more light in your home when their limbs are bare. As you may know, many of these trees are grown locally at the Arizona Pistachio Nursery in Marana that has a long history in this area.

For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.

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