5 Seeds Pistachio Tree Pistacia vera Edible Nut Deciduous Fruit Tree

Pistacia vera, commonly known as the pistachio tree, is a small to medium deciduous tree prized for its dense canopy and clusters of flavorful nuts. Native to Central Asia and the Middle East, it has been cultivated for centuries and is well known for its ornamental appeal and its generous seasonal harvest of green-kernelled nuts.

The pistachio tree works well as a long-term landscape or container specimen where space allows, offering attractive foliage and a rewarding nut harvest in season. Trees are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers occur on separate plants. Plants are slow growing and typically begin bearing several years after establishment. Grow in full sun with well-drained soil and provide a warm, sheltered position.
Species: Pistacia vera
Type: Deciduous nut tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy
Days_to_Harvest: 4 to 7 years from seed
Zones: 7 to 10
Germination: Scarify seed coat and cold stratify 4 to 8 weeks before sowing
Sowing: Sow 1 to 2 inches deep in well-drained medium
Spacing: 15 to 20 feet apart
Notes: Dioecious; both male and female trees required for nut production