Pistacia atlantica
Mt Atlas Pistache
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.
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
Leaf Season
Evergreen
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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.