Pistacia vera - Pistachio

Description and Uses

Pistacia vera (Pistachio) is a tropical tree from Mesopotamia . It is mainly grown for its nut crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; ornamental, timber, oil, nut, fuel, . The {missing data} is used as delicacy . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 860 - 870 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is slow, it's energetic value is 4750 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 50 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Pistacia vera has a lifespan of 150 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 10 meters tall with a crown of 8 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 800 cm and a row distance of 1,000 cm. It is slow growing and intolerant to shade. Pistacia vera has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is dioecious and is pollinated by wind. Pistacia vera is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Pistacia vera thrives in an altitude of 200 to 1500 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is -9°C; optimally between 20 - 35°C. The optimal rainfall is 850 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 400 - 900mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 7.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Pistacia vera is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 3 months. There are approximative 13500 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}