Pistachio
Pistacia vera
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A long-lived deciduous tree prized for its edible nuts, which develop inside a distinctive hull and require hot, dry summers to mature fully. Pistachios are drought-tolerant once established and thrive in arid climates with minimal input, making them excellent for water-conscious permaculture systems.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central Asia and Middle East
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Kerman is the most widely grown commercial cultivar worldwide, valued for consistent yields and large nuts. Smaller-scale varieties like Peters and Red Aleppo are also popular and often used as pollinizers for Kerman.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A long-lived deciduous tree prized for its edible nuts, which develop inside a distinctive hull and require hot, dry summers to mature fully. Pistachios are drought-tolerant once established and thrive in arid climates with minimal input, making them excellent for water-conscious permaculture systems.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Pistachio grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central Asia and Middle East
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Kerman is the most widely grown commercial cultivar worldwide, valued for consistent yields and large nuts. Smaller-scale varieties like Peters and Red Aleppo are also popular and often used as pollinizers for Kerman.