Pistacia vera (Pistachio) - Image 9

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) beige fruit close up with visible reddish brown nut kernels inside shells
Pistacia vera (Pistachio) beige shells cracked open to reveal reddish brown kernels piled together closely


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