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The pistachio tree is not as famous as others, such as the almond or the cherry tree, but it produces very beautiful flowers and, when it is pruned, without leaves, it also shows us its naked beauty, as can be seen in Readers' Photos of The vanguard.
Pistachio has been instilled in our agricultural culture since ancient times. The Pistacia vera tree was first planted in Western Asia, but its cultivation spread to the Mediterranean world through Central Iran. A manuscript from the 6th century AD. C. They already talk about its implementation in our lands.
This tree is very well known (and appreciated) for its dried fruit, the pistachio, with health benefits. It is very popular and consumed.
Pistacia vera trees need seven to ten years to achieve significant production. The harvest is more abundant every two years and they are most productive at approximately 20 years.
Pistacia vera grows up to 10 meters high and its leaves shed in the cold season. In addition, the trees are pruned to allow harvesting to be carried out more easily. When they are this bare, their branches are very photogenic, as can be seen in this report captured in the fields of Tarròs, in the Urgell region.
