Atlantica Pistacia (Pistacia atlantica cabulica)

Family: Pistaciaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Pistacia atlantica cabulica is a deciduous Tree. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. One report says that it is much prized, but gives no more details. — One report says that it is much prized, but gives no more details.

Habitat & North American Range

Arid stony hills and dry watercourses, 1200 - 2250 metres in Baluchistan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)