Pistacia vera (Pistachio) - Image 16

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) magenta fruit close up on thin wooden branch, natural daylight.
Pistacia vera (Pistachio) magenta fruit clusters attached to thin brown branches in natural light.


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