Pistachio

Pistacia vera

Layer 2 · Understorey
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Small deciduous tree native to Central Asia, widely cultivated for its edible nuts appreciated worldwide. Requires hot, dry summers and cold winters to ensure good nut production. In the food forest, it stands out as a high-value fruit-producing tree.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees pistachio grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

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Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Small tree up to 6 m
Mature diameter: 5 m
Soils: Sandy, Loam, Limestone
Climates: Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March
April
May
June
July
August
September — Harvest
October — Harvest
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Pistachios are highly nutritious nuts, consumed raw or roasted, rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.