Chinese Pistache 'Red Push'Phoenix'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

Desert Spoon — A silvery-blue rosette plant that complements agave groupings with its fine-textured foliage

which can be beneficial in cooler climates

so plant it a little tighter than a wide vine for a solid living wall

Place one 1-GPH emitter 6–8 inches from the base of each plant

5 ft Centers 10 ft 3 20 ft 6 40 ft 11–12 For a single accent in a rock garden or container

Larger sizes provide instant impact

Allee or grove: line a drive or property edge 12 to 15 feet on center for a resort colonnade

Berries develop through the season

and low succulents for a clean

Water basin — Build a 3–4 inch soil ring at the drip line to direct irrigation water directly to roots

an authentic green-bark companion for a layered desert canopy

Winter (Dec–Jan): Bare and dormant