Pistacia texana

American Pistachio

Family: Anacardiaceae Cashew


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 6B - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, standard, specimen
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded, spreading or horizontal, vase
Attributes and features Native to North America