Kerman Pistachio
Container Size: 5 Gallon
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varities that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. For best results, make sure that your hariness zone lies within the zone compatibility of the variety that you are considering.
Kerman Pistachio requires a pollenizer. You must plant one of these trees nearby (within about 50') for the tree to produce a crop of fruit.
Pistacia vera L.
30' height with 20' spread
30' height with 20' spread
Plant 20' away from other trees and buildings
Climate is crucial when growing pistachio trees; ideal temperatures for pistachios are above 100° during the day. Pistachios also need winter months cold enough to complete their dormant period - 45° or below. Pistachio trees do well in all soil types and will tolerate saline soil. Well-draining soil is a must and infrequent deep irrigation (once a month) is best. They are quite drought tolerant and don't do well in areas of high humidity. They require full sun. Pistachios are unisex trees - each tree will have either male or female flowers, but not both. One male tree can successfully fertilize up to ten females and in orchards they're usually planted in that ratio; it's possible to grow a single female tree and graft a male branch to it. Pistachios are alternate bearing, producing a large crop one year and a much smaller crop the next year. Pistachios are ripen when the hulls split open and should be harvested immediuately.
