Pistachio

Pistacia vera, Anacardiaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

7 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Mission OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Manzanilla OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Arbequina OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

LentilLens culinaris

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

GarlicAllium sativum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

MoringaMoringa oleifera

Moringa's vigorous root system and allelopathic compounds can inhibit pistachio growth in overlapping climate zones

PomegranatePunica granatum

Mediterranean fruit and nut trees compete for water and nutrients in arid conditions

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Nuts

Common Questions

What zones does Pistachio grow in?

Pistachio grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Pistachio?

Good companions for Pistachio include Olive, Mission Olive, Manzanilla Olive, Arbequina Olive, Lentil.

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