Pistacia atlantica

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Description

Evergreen tree grows to 60' tall and 50' wide. Leaves have 7-11 glossy dark green leaflets that are rounded at the tips. There are male and female trees. Nuts appear on the female trees only if there are male trees in the vicinity. It is very drought and heat tolerant but needs good drainage. Insignificant greenish white flowers appear in early summer. This tree is weakly allergenic for some people.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

Green, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Allergenic, Messy

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Park

 

Special Uses

Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.