• NAME:  Pistachio Tree
• SCIENTIFIC NAME:  Pistacia Vera
• COLOR:  Red Flowers / Yellow - Red Pistachios
• PLANT SEEDS:  Fall sow seeds or cold stratify
• BLOOM TIME:  Spring
• HARVEST:  Fall
• HARDINESS ZONE:  7 - 11
• PLANT HEIGHT:  20 - 30'
• PLANT SPACING:  20'
• LIGHT REQUIREMENTS:  Sun
• SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES:  Average - Dry
• QUANTITY:  5 

OTHER:  The Pistachio Tree is the source of the incredibly popular edible Pistachio Nut. Pistacia Vera is native to parts of Asia & the Middle East, but is now grown commercially in many parts of the world. The trees are slow growing, & typically only reach 20' at most in cultivation. This desert plant tolerates drought well, & enjoys hot sunny conditions.