Quercus

Pistachio

Pistacia chinensis

Not native to Georgia

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Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

2CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including GA

Genus host records with ranges including GA · Pistacia

  • Amyelois transitellaNavel Orangeworm
  • Choristoneura rosaceanaOblique-Banded Leafroller Moth, Rosaceous Leaf Roller
Shropshire & Tallamy 2025, Lepidoptera of North America north of Mexico, ZooKeys 1261 (ODbL)
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Anacardiaceae
Hardiness
Zones 6a–9b
Soil pH
Acidic to alkaline
Flower color
Green

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Conservation status

Georgia rankNot available
Global rankGNR
GA statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

Sources