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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Neil: We had a Chinese pistachio tree planted in January 2021. Over the summer its leaves begin to shrivel. In August we asked our full-service lawn care company what we should do, and they said ...

Question: My neighbor has a beautiful pistachio tree in her yard. I have visited several garden centers but cannot find one. Where do you get them? Answer: I am sure you are referring to the Chinese ...