Pistachio Nut Tree (Pistacia vera) – Seeds

Grow your own Pistachio Trees (Pistacia vera) from premium Non-GMO seeds and enjoy harvesting delicious, protein-rich nuts right from your garden. Known for their distinctive flavor and high nutritional value, pistachios are among the most valuable and resilient nut trees, thriving in warm, dry climates.

Pistachio Trees are long-lived, deep-rooted, and drought-tolerant once established. They make an excellent choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, and sustainable gardens, producing clusters of creamy-green nuts inside tan shells. These trees not only yield nutritious nuts but also add ornamental value with their lush foliage and attractive branching structure.

Features:

• Produces premium-quality edible pistachio nuts

• Non-GMO and naturally sourced seeds

• Drought-tolerant and heat-loving once mature

• Long-lived, hardy nut-bearing tree

• Perfect for home orchards and warm-climate gardens

Specifications:

• Common Name: Pistachio Tree

• Scientific Name: Pistacia vera

• Plant Type: Deciduous tree

• Growth Habit: Upright and spreading

• Height: 20–30 feet (6–9 m)

• Spread: 15–25 feet (4.5–7.5 m)

• Fruit Characteristics: Clusters of tan shells containing green, flavorful nuts

• Bloom Time: Spring

• Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Soil pH: 7.0–8.0 (slightly alkaline)

• Watering: Moderate when young; low once established

• Temperature Range: 65–100°F (18–38°C)

• Season: Best planted in spring

• Germination Time: 30–60 days (requires stratification and warmth)

• Plant Spacing: 20–25 feet apart

• Pollination: Dioecious (requires male and female trees for nut production)

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

Planting Guide:

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24–48 hours before planting.

2. Stratify seeds in a refrigerator for 4–6 weeks at 35–40°F.

3. Sow seeds ½ inch deep in well-drained soil and keep warm (75–85°F).

4. Maintain even moisture until germination occurs.

5. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost in full sun.

6. Plant at least one male tree for every 6–8 female trees to ensure pollination.

7. Water moderately during the first year; reduce as roots establish.