Pistacia vera (Pistachio) - Image 1

Botanical name: Pistacia vera

Common name: Pistachio

Family: Anacardiaceae

Origin: Western Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEdible plantDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Pistacia vera (Pistachio) tree branch with small red fruit and deep green oval leaves.
Pistacia vera (Pistachio) tree branch laden with ripening red fruit clusters among lush green leaves.


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