Experience the satisfaction of growing your own Pistachio Trees, prized for their flavorful, nutritious nuts and ornamental beauty. Native to Central and Western Asia, Pistacia vera thrives in hot, dry climates, producing clusters of red-tinted flowers followed by delicious green nuts enclosed in beige shells.
This long-lived deciduous tree adds both beauty and productivity to your garden. Ideal for orchards, patios, or large containers, Pistachio trees are drought-resistant and low maintenance once established. Perfect for Mediterranean-style landscapes or regions with long, warm summers.
Features
- 🌰 Nut-Producing Tree: Yields delicious, healthy pistachio nuts.
- 🌸 Decorative Red Flowers: Adds beauty in spring before fruiting.
- ☀️ Heat & Drought Tolerant: Thrives in arid and semi-arid regions.
- 🌿 Long-Lived: Can produce nuts for decades with proper care.
- 🌳 Ornamental & Edible: Dual-purpose tree for beauty and harvest.
- 🌾 Perfect for Home Growers: Great addition to edible landscapes or orchards.
Specifications
- Common Name: Pistachio Tree
- Scientific Name: Pistacia vera
- Plant Type: Deciduous nut tree
- USDA Zones: 7–10
- Mature Height: 20–30 ft (6–9 m)
- Spread: 15–25 ft (4.5–7.5 m)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Light Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–8.0
- Watering: Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Temperature Range: 40°F–100°F (5°C–38°C)
- Bloom Time: Early spring
- Flower Color: Red to reddish-green
- Nut Ripening: Late summer to early fall
- Pollination: Dioecious (requires both male & female trees)
- Germination Time: 20–40 days
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Uses: Nut production, ornamental planting, edible landscaping
Planting Guide
- Pre-Soak Seeds: Soak in warm water for 24–48 hours before planting.
- Stratify: Refrigerate seeds in moist sand for 6–8 weeks to improve germination.
- Sow: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in well-drained soil mix.
- Light: Provide full sunlight or a bright grow light indoors.
- Temperature: Maintain 70–85°F (21–29°C) for germination.
- Transplanting: Move outdoors once seedlings are 6–8 inches tall and frost danger has passed.
- Spacing: 15–20 ft apart for orchard planting.
- Watering: Moderate during first year, then reduce as roots establish.
- Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer annually in spring for nut production.
Care Tips
- Plant both male and female trees for pollination and nut yield.
- Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soils — Pistachios prefer dry, airy roots.
- Prune lightly in winter to maintain shape and encourage air circulation.
- Harvest nuts when the hulls split open naturally.
- Trees begin producing nuts in 4–6 years after planting.