Pistachio Nut

Pistacia vera

Native to:
Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Anacardiaceae
Genus:
Pistacia
Species:
Pistacia vera
USDA Symbol:
PIVE3

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
green, red

Host Plant for Caterpillars

navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow, orange, red

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
pH:
7.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, tolerates drought

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification. Fresh seeds have higher viability than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI