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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When pistachio hulls split before the nuts are harvested, insects and fungi can get inside, damaging the nut, costing farmers ...

The U.S. is the world’s leading producer of pistachios, and much of that production happens in California. American Pistachio Growers, a trade group, has been trying to expand its customer base abroad ...

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: We are concerned about our Chinese pistache tree this season. The overall foliage seems limited compared to previous seasons. We’ve observed most of the new growth is the clusters of berries.