Pistachio or Pistache and Mastic Shrubs originate from the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean to Central Asia and are evergreen or deciduous, moderately sized shrubs to small trees with terminal clusters of small flowers followed by red-shelled fruits containing a single seed each. The pistachio nut from Pistacia vera can be eaten either fresh and raw or roasted and salted. Pistacia vera is a dioecious species, i.e. female and male flowers are born on different plants. Thus several plants have to be grown close together in order to guarantee pollination. All Pistacia species can be easily grown in containers in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter reduce watering to a minimum and keep plants frostfree at a minimum of some 5°C. Alternatively in warmer regions (such as the Mediterranean or the Rhine valley) Pistacia sinensis and Pistacia vera can be grown in the open garden in any rich, rocky soil in a protected spot.
Sow in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot at some 20°C to 30°C throughout the year. Keep soil always slightly moist. In winter reduce watering and keep seedlings frostfree in full sun.
All are USDA Climate Zone 7/8 or 10.
20 seeds per package, respectively 3 large seeds (Pistacia vera).
Pistacia (Pistache & Mastic Shrub)
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Pistacia lenticus (Mastic Shrub)
150 (250)m, Mastic Shrub is a lower woody, evergreen shrub which is very common throughout the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. It has aromatic, feathered, leathery foliage and terminal clusters of inconspicuous flowers followed by decorative berries turning from pale rose to black with maturity. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 5°C. USDA climate zone 10. V-VII.
20 seeds per package.
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Pistacia sinensis (Chinese Pistache)
150 (250)m, Chinese Pistache is a fully winter hardy, woody, deciduous shrub from Eastern Asia. It has aromatic, feathered, leathery foliage and terminal clusters of inconspicuous flowers followed by decorative red berries with a small (non-edible) pistacho nut. In autumn it displays a colorful bright orange-red foliage. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a suny and protected spot. USDA climate zone 7/8. V-VII.
20 seeds per package.
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Pistacia vera (Pistache)
2 (9)m, Pistachio or Pistache makes broad feathered, glossy, dark leaves and terminal clusters of small flowers followed by red-skinned fruits on female plants. The fruits contain the well-known Pistachio nut inside. Pistacia vera develops strictly either male or female plants, thus several plants have to be grown together for pollination. An ornamental container plant suited for any well drained, rich soil in a sunny spot. Keep young plants drier, cool (yet frostfree), and always sunny in winter. Supplied are freshly harvested, viable seeds from Lebanon. Until sowing keep seeds cool at some 5°C in the refridgerator to prevent them from desiccation. USDA climate zone 7/8. IV-VI.
3 large seeds per package.
Seeds are not available for a delivery to the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA.
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| seed package (ex Lebanon)2318 | € 3,99* | ||
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| seed package (ex Sicily, Italy)8574 | € 2,79* | ||
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