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Apple tree, Malus domestica, is the most common and recognizable fruit-bearing tree. Worldwide, 7500 varieties of apples are grown. Api or Christmas Apple is one of the oldest varieties in existence. Humans have been enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.C.
Baobab, Adansonia digitata, is the largest succulent fruit tree in the world.
Coco de mer, Lodoicea maldivica, is the world’s largest seed. "A single seed may be 30cm long, 90cm in circumference and weigh 20kg". The Coco de Mer fruit is a drupe.
Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, botanically speaking is not a tree, since there is no bark, no branches, or secondary growth. A coconut palm is a woody perennial monocotyledon with the trunk being the stem. Additionally, the coconut is a fibrous one-seeded drupe not a nut.
Jackfruit, Artocarpus heterophyllus, produces the largest tree-borne fruit. It reaches as much as 36 kg in weight and up to 90 cm long and 50 cm in diameter.
Maidenhair Tree, Ginkgo biloba, is the most cold hardy nut tree. -50 °C (-58 °F). It is known as a 'living fossil', since it is the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees that date back to beyond the time of the dinosaurs.
Peach, Prunus persica, was once known as the Persian apple.
Satsuma Citrus reticulate, is the list cold hardy citrus tree. -10°C (14 °F).
Trifoliate orange, Poncirus trifoliata, is the coldest hardy citrus tree. -30 °C (-22 °F).
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Fruit and nut trees are special and unlike vegetables they will produce for a lot of years with a better return on effort than anything else in the garden.
In addition to fruit and nut production these trees can be value for shade, timber and as a support for climbing plants. Their crops are good sources of vitamins, minerals, fats and protein and make perfect snacks for kids.
While the planting location of a tree is highly important for a successful production of fruit and nuts, when selecting a fruit tree or a nut tree from your local nursery, some additional factors you should consider are:
* tree shape and size
* taste, texture and use of fruit
* time of harvest season
* disease and pest resistance.
Multi-Grafted trees are an alternative for small gardens where space is limited and several types of fruit are desired.

Pistachio Nut – Pistacia vera L.

Posted on September 01st, 2007 in Nut Trees

Pistachio Nut, Pistacia vera L., is a wide-spreading, bushy, broad-leafed tree which grows slowly to a height and a spread of up to 10 meters with one or many trunks. It is native to highland regions of Iran, Turkmenistan and western Afghanistan. It has pinnate grayish foliage with 3 to 5 roundish, 5 to 14 cm long leaflets and small, brownish-green flowers without petals.

Its open habit and beautiful foliage make the pistachio tree a worth-full ornamental. The fruit is a drupe, containing an elongated seed with a hard, whitish shell and a striking kernel which has a mauvish skin, light green flesh and a particular characteristic flavor. The plant is dioecious, with separate male and female trees. Under favorable conditions could survive and produce for centuries.

Pistachio Nut Fruit

When the fruit of the pistachio tree becomes mature the husk changes from green color to a yellow-red and the shells break open partially with an audible pop sound. The kernels are frequently eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and are also utilized in ice cream and confections such as baklava. In July 2003, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Okayed the first qualified health claim particular to nuts lowering the risk of heart disease: “Scientific evidence suggests… that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease”.

It takes close to ten years for the tree to reach significant yields. Production and harvest is heavier in alternate years. Peak production output is reached at approximately 20 years. Pistachio nut trees are usually cut back hard to make the harvest easier. One male tree produces adequate pollen for eight to twelve nut-bearing females.

The Pistachio nut tree is reasonably hardy in the right conditions, and can survive temperature ranges between -10°C in winter to 40°C in summer. The pistachio tree needs a sunny location and well-drained soil. This nut tree does badly in conditions of high humidity, and is susceptible to root rot in winter if it gets too much water and the soil is not free draining. Long hot summers are required for proper maturing of the fruit.

The pistachio nut tree does best on soils that are deep, friable and well drained but moist. It can, however, survive in poor, stony, highly alkaline or slightly acid, or even saline soils. The tree has a deeply penetrating root system. Pistachio trees will tolerate considerable drought but do best with deep, infrequent watering. Since the pistachio nut tree grows slowly, it does not require large quantities of fertilizer.

The Pistachio nut tree thrives in areas which have winters cool enough to break bud dormancy and long hot summers. The tree has about the same cold resistance as almonds and olives. Chill requirements are estimated at about 1000 hours. The nuts are harvested when the husk covering the shell becomes loose.

Pistachio Nut Propagation Methods

The Pistachio Nut tree is usually propagated by budding or grafting onto selected seedling stocks. The pistachio nut is considered one of the best edible nuts, along with almonds, macadamias and cashews. Pistachio nuts are highly flammable when stored in big amounts, and are prone to self heating and spontaneous combustion.

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