Blunt-leaved pistachio 20 PCS fresh seeds Pistacia mutica Fisch

🌱 Pistacia mutica Fisch — Blunt-leaved pistachio, Wild pistachio, Kev tree, Turpentine tree, False bakout

Blunt-leaved pistachio seeds for sale. This nut-bearing tree is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Key selling points include its unique blunt leaves and ability to thrive in various soil types.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Blunt-leaved pistachio tree grows to a height of 8-12 m, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It has a slow growth rate, reaching 1 m in height at 20 years old. The crown is thick and low-seated, with ash-gray bark that cracks on old branches. The buds are sessile, pubescent, and have tiled-overlapping scales. The leaves are complex, non-pinnate, and consist of 5-7 leaflets. They are dark green, with short pubescent edges, measuring 4-5 cm in length and up to 3 cm in width. The leaves unfold in early May and fall off in November.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is recommended for 30-60 days at 4-8°C.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C. Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Fertile, lime-rich soils, but also grows on gravelly substrates and limestone outcrops. pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering: Regular, but avoid overwatering. Fertilization: Balanced fertilizer in spring.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 (-29°C to -23°C). Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The Blunt-leaved pistachio is native to the Mediterranean region, growing in climate zones 5-9. It thrives in typical Mediterranean habitats, including dry scrublands and rocky outcrops, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Blunt-leaved pistachio has been used for ornamental purposes and landscaping. It prefers fertile, lime-rich soils but can grow successfully on gravelly substrates and limestone outcrops. The tree begins to bear fruit at 8-10 years old and produces abundant fruit in 2-3 years. The fruits are single-seeded dry drupes that turn red when ripe, bearing fruit from July to October.