Terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus)

Family: Pistaciaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Pistacia terebinthus is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from October to November. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweetish. — Seed - raw or cooked.; It is sweeter and oilier than an almond.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed.; The immature fruits, including the stems, are preserved in vinegar and salt.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry open woods and scrub, usually in calcareous soils. (Zone 8)