The salty-sweet taste of a pistachio is so unique that growing your own pistachio tree (Pistacia vera) is worth the effort if your local climate supports it and you're up for a multi-year project. The ...

Pistachio trees (Pistacia vera) are becoming very popular among gardeners thanks to their long lifespan, drought tolerance, and rewarding harvests. Areas where pistachio trees grow the best are found ...

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PARLIER, Calif. — In her prime, she was used to breed millions of disease-resistant trees, helping propel California's pistachio industry to international prominence. Today, the Mother Tree, as ...

Q: I am looking for a tree to place in a cemetery. It must be less than 4-inch caliper, fast-growing, hardwood, long-lived and with very few “droppings,” as neighbors’ markers must be kept clean. I ...

Wrapping the trunk of a new pistachio tree is recommended to avoid the bark drying and cracking from full sunlight.