Chinese Pistache 'Red Push' full-sun Weeks 1–2: Water every 1–2

Weeks 1–2: Water every 1–2 days

Staghorn Cholla is one of the most drought-tolerant plants available — overwatering is far more dangerous than underwatering

Variegated Blue Glow

Baby Rita has small glochids (hair-like bristles) on its pads but no large spines

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Chinese Pistache 'Red Push' full-sun Weeks 1–2: Water every 1–2Phoenix's Best Fall Color Shade Tree Chinese Pistache 'Red Push' Chinese Pistache 'Red Push' (Pistacia chinensis 'Red Push') is the most spectacular deciduous shade tree you can plant in the Phoenix Valley. It erupts in vivid crimson red new growth each spring, matures to a dense dark green canopy through summer, and ignites in fiery orange red fall color that rivals anything in New England all while thriving on surprisingly little water. Whether