Certified Botanical Portfolio · Specialist Nursery

Our Pistachio Varieties

A curated agronomic portfolio of elite female scions, synchronous male pollinators, and certified rootstocks—selected and propagated under strict phytosanitary standards for high-performance Mediterranean orchards.

Products Pistacia vera nut clusters approaching natural dehiscence

Agronomic Selection & Orchard Harmony

Selecting the Foundation for Decades of Orchard Productivity

Unlike conventional deciduous fruit trees, establishing a thriving pistachio orchard is a multi-decade commitment where scion biology, winter chill accumulation, and rootstock-soil dynamics must align perfectly from day one. Pistachio is strictly dioecious and wind-pollinated, requiring precise chronological overlap between staminate (male) and pistillate (female) blooms.

Our nursery strictly propagates verified clones from certified mother-tree orchards. Each cultivar in our catalog has been selected for verified fruit dehiscence, superior kernel quality, vigor, and adaptation to the varied microclimates of Spain and the Mediterranean basin.

1 : 8 – 10 Male-to-Female Orchard Ratio

400 – 1000h Chilling Hours Spectrum

100% Phytosanitary Verified Stock

Pistachio nursery propagation greenhouse

CERTIFIED FACILITY Controlled clonal propagation and field hardening facilities

Group 01 · Productive Nut Producers (♀)

Female Productive Varieties

These female cultivars bear the commercial pistachio crop. Each variety features distinct shell dehiscence rates, nut geometry, chilling requirements, and gourmet market value.

♀Global Commercial Benchmark

Female Productive CultivarUSA Selection (Chico, California)

Kerman

Pistacia vera cv. Kerman

The leading commercial variety in Spain and worldwide. Recognized for large, spherical nuts with crisp ivory shells and high market demand. Due to its late flowering window, Kerman consistently avoids spring frosts in continental interiors. Requires substantial winter chill hours to achieve optimal bud break.

Nut Geometry & SplitLarge caliber, rounded shape, high split percentage

Chilling Requirement800 – 1,000 cold hours (< 7°C)

Tree ArchitectureHigh vegetative vigor with upright framework

Synchronous PollinatorsPeter (primary), Egino, Guerrero (late safeguard)

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♀High-Yield Australian Selection

Female Productive CultivarAustralia (CSIRO Breeding Program)

Sirora

Pistacia vera cv. Sirora

Bred in Australia to enhance productivity and curb biennial alternate bearing. Sirora combines rapid vegetative growth, intermediate flowering, and an exceptionally high natural shell-split rate (abiertos). It delivers dependable annual harvests with minimal crop fluctuation between seasons.

Nut Geometry & SplitMedium caliber with industry-leading split rate (>85%)

Chilling Requirement600 – 800 cold hours

Bearing RegularityLow alternate bearing; reliable year-on-year yields

Synchronous PollinatorsC-Especial, Peter, and Egino

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♀Mediterranean Confectionery Benchmark

Female Gourmet CultivarCyprus (Larnaca District)

Larnaka

Pistacia vera cv. Larnaka

Celebrated across European pastry and artisanal gelato houses. Produces elongated nuts with clean cream shells and an intensely aromatic, deep emerald-green kernel. Larnaka exhibits virtually zero empty (blank) nuts and has moderate chilling requirements well below Kerman.

Nut Shape & KernelElongated shape, rich dark emerald aromatic kernel

Blank Nut RateExceptionally low (<4%) with complete kernel fill

Chilling Requirement550 – 650 cold hours

Synchronous PollinatorsC-Especial, Egino

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♀Arid & Secano Specialist

Female Arid-Zone CultivarIsrael (Negev Desert Selection)

Avdat

Pistacia vera cv. Avdat

Named after the historic city in the arid Negev. Avdat is an exceptionally drought-resilient cultivar developed for rainfed (secano) farming and dry terroirs. Closely parallels Larnaka in elongated fruit morphology, but flowers slightly earlier and achieves complete kernel fill under limited water.

Water AdaptationUnrivaled performance in dryland (secano) and deficit irrigation

Nut GeometryElongated kernel with solid fill and light shell

Chilling Requirement500 – 650 cold hours

Synchronous PollinatorsC-Especial

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Kastel pistachio variety white split nuts

♀High-Dehiscence Oval Selection

Female Late-Bloom CultivarEastern Mediterranean Selection

Kastel

Pistacia vera cv. Kastel

Distinguished by pristine white oval shells and very high natural split ratios. Flowering occurs slightly after Kerman, providing an additional safeguard against late spring cold spells. Kastel produces medium-to-large nuts with reliable annual productivity and balanced framework development.

Shell AppearancePristine white oval shell, high natural dehiscence

Frost AvoidanceLate bloom cycle escapes critical spring cold events

Chilling Requirement750 – 900 cold hours

Synchronous PollinatorsPeter, Egino

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Aegina Greek pistachio variety on branch

♀Early-Bearing Greek Heritage

Female Early-Season CultivarGreece (Island of Aegina)

Aegina

Pistacia vera cv. Aegina

Hailing from the renowned pistachio island of Aegina, this cultivar represents one of the earliest bearing pistachio trees available. Flowering in early spring, it has low winter chilling requirements, making it ideal for mild coastal Mediterranean valleys. Yields elongated nuts with an exceptional kernel meat ratio.

Season WindowEarliest flowering and harvest window across all varieties

Chilling Requirement450 – 550 cold hours (suited for mild winter zones)

Tree HabitCompact canopy, rapid entry into commercial production

Synchronous PollinatorsC-Especial, Mateur Macho

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♀Low-Chill Heat-Resilient Selection

Female Mediterranean CultivarTunisia (Mateur Agricultural Basin)

Mateur (Female)

Pistacia vera cv. Mateur (Female)

Widely adapted across North Africa and Southern Mediterranean regions. Mateur produces elongated nuts with pale cream shells, celebrated for their sweetness and oil content in pastry applications. Shows negligible blank nut rates and handles hot, dry summers with minimal stress.

Heat ResilienceSuperior endurance against dry Mediterranean summer heat

Kernel QualityCream shell, sweet aromatic kernel preferred in confectionery

Chilling Requirement400 – 500 cold hours

Synchronous PollinatorsMateur Macho, C-Especial

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Group 02 · Synchronous Pollen Donors (♂)

Male Pollinator Varieties

Because female pistachio blossoms lack staminate organs, pollination relies entirely on wind-carried viable pollen from male trees. We supply proven staminate clones spanning early, intermediate, and late bloom cycles.

Peter male pistachio blossoms and pollen

♂Universal Benchmark Pollinator

Male Pollinator CloneUSA Selection (California)

Peter (Male)

Pistacia vera cv. Peter (Staminate)

The premier universal pollinator for Kerman and late-blooming commercial cultivars worldwide. Exhibits moderate vigor, abundant and prolonged pollen dispersion, and rapid initiation of flowering aligned with peak female receptivity.

Flowering WindowLate Bloom (Late April)

Chill Requirement800 – 950 Chill Hours

Synchronous FemalesKerman, Kastel

Bloom TimingLate bloom perfectly synchronized with peak Kerman anthesis

Pollen DensityCopious staminate floral clusters with high airborne dispersal

Partner FemalesKerman, Kastel

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♂Early Mediterranean Pollen Donor

Male Pollinator CloneGreece Selection

C-Especial (Male)

Pistacia vera cv. C-Especial

Highly vigorous staminate cultivar with an extensive, reliable early flowering window. Essential for early and intermediate Mediterranean female varieties including Larnaka, Avdat, Aegina, and early Sirora blooms.

Flowering WindowEarly Bloom (Early April)

Chill Requirement500 – 650 Chill Hours

Synchronous FemalesLarnaka, Avdat, Aegina, Sirora, Mateur

Bloom TimingEarly anthesis with an extended pollen shedding window

Vegetative VigorVery high vegetative vigor and robust wood structure

Partner FemalesLarnaka, Avdat, Aegina, Mateur, Sirora

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♂Versatile Intermediate Bridge

Male Pollinator CloneMediterranean Selection

Egino (Male)

Pistacia vera cv. Egino

Known for remarkable vegetative vigor and excellent pollen germination viability. Serves as a versatile bridge pollinator overlapping seamlessly with both mid-season cultivars (Sirora) and early Kerman flower clusters.

Flowering WindowIntermediate Bloom (Mid-April)

Chill Requirement650 – 800 Chill Hours

Synchronous FemalesSirora, Larnaka, Early Kerman

Bloom TimingIntermediate timing bridging early scions to late bloom

Pollen ViabilityHigh in-vitro germination rates and resilient pollen viability

Partner FemalesSirora, Larnaka, and early Kerman flush

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♂Very Late Spanish Research Selection

Male Pollinator CloneCentro Agrario El Chaparrillo (Spain)

Guerrero (Male)

Pistacia vera cv. Guerrero

Selected by Spanish agronomic researchers to address continental spring cold snaps. Flowers exceptionally late in the season, acting as a crucial insurance pollinator for the final flowering flushes of Kerman and Kastel.

Flowering WindowVery Late Bloom (Late April / May)

Chill Requirement850 – 1,000 Chill Hours

Synchronous FemalesLate Kerman, Kastel

Bloom TimingVery late anthesis extending into early May

Agronomic PurposeStrategic insurance pollinator for late spring cold areas

Partner FemalesKerman, Kastel

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♂Strategic Transition Synchronizer

Male Pollinator CloneCentro Agrario El Chaparrillo (Spain)

Chaparrillo (Male)

Pistacia vera cv. Chaparrillo

Blooms approximately 10 to 12 days before Guerrero. Provides steady, dense pollen discharge that connects the transition between mid-flowering varieties and the main bloom wave of Kerman.

Flowering WindowMid-to-Late Bloom (Mid-Late April)

Chill Requirement750 – 900 Chill Hours

Synchronous FemalesSirora, Kerman

Bloom TimingMid-to-late anthesis ~10 days prior to Guerrero

Floral DensityCompact floral clusters providing dense pollen drift

Partner FemalesSirora, Kerman

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♂Dedicated Early Cultivar Partner

Male Pollinator CloneTunisia

Mateur (Male)

Pistacia vera cv. Mateur (Staminate)

Dedicated staminate clone carefully synchronized with the early floral emergence of Mateur Hembra. Highly adapted to low-chill, hot summer environments across Mediterranean zones.

Flowering WindowEarly Bloom (Early April)

Chill Requirement400 – 500 Chill Hours

Synchronous FemalesMateur Hembra, Aegina

Bloom TimingEarly timing synced with staminate emergence of Mateur

Chill HoursLow chill requirement (400 – 500 cold hours)

Partner FemalesMateur Hembra, Aegina

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Technical Agronomic Matrix

Variety Comparison & Synchronization Guide

A concise technical overview mapping chill hours, bloom schedules, and synchronized pollinator pairs for commercial orchard planning.

Variety	Type & Sex	Flowering	Chill Hours	Pollination Partners	Key Characteristic
Kerman	♀ Female Nut Producer	Late (Late April)	800 – 1,000 hrs	Peter, Egino, Guerrero	World standard; large round nut, escapes spring frost
Sirora	♀ Female Nut Producer	Intermediate (Mid-April)	600 – 800 hrs	C-Especial, Peter, Egino	Highest natural split % (>85%), minimal alternate bearing
Larnaka	♀ Female Gourmet Producer	Early-Mid (Early April)	550 – 650 hrs	C-Especial, Egino	Deep emerald kernel, supreme flavor for pastry and gelato
Avdat	♀ Female Dryland Producer	Early-Mid (Early April)	500 – 650 hrs	C-Especial	Exceptional drought tolerance for non-irrigated secano
Kastel	♀ Female Nut Producer	Late (Late April)	750 – 900 hrs	Peter, Egino	Clean white oval shell, high dehiscence, late frost escape
Aegina	♀ Female Early Producer	Very Early (Early March)	450 – 550 hrs	C-Especial, Mateur Macho	Earliest commercial harvest, low winter chill requirement
Mateur (Female)	♀ Female Mediterranean	Early (Early April)	400 – 500 hrs	Mateur Macho, C-Especial	Heat resilience, low blanks, sweet confectionery flavor
Peter	♂ Male Pollinator	Late (Late April)	800 – 950 hrs	Kerman, Kastel	Universal Kerman partner; copious staminate dispersion
C-Especial	♂ Male Pollinator	Early (Early April)	500 – 650 hrs	Larnaka, Avdat, Aegina, Mateur	Crucial early pollen donor for Mediterranean varieties
Egino	♂ Male Pollinator	Intermediate (Mid-April)	650 – 800 hrs	Sirora, Larnaka, Early Kerman	Vital bridge pollinator with high in-vitro germination
Guerrero	♂ Male Pollinator	Very Late (Late April/May)	850 – 1,000 hrs	Late Kerman, Kastel	Spanish research selection; late spring insurance donor
Chaparrillo	♂ Male Pollinator	Mid-Late (Mid-Late April)	750 – 900 hrs	Sirora, Kerman	Flowering bridge; dense pollen discharge before Guerrero
Mateur Macho	♂ Male Pollinator	Early (Early April)	400 – 500 hrs	Mateur Hembra, Aegina	Dedicated staminate match for Mateur in low-chill climates

Certified Rootstock Foundations & Soil Science

Rootstock Options & Soil Adaptation

The rootstock governs an orchard’s tolerance to soil texture, active limestone, salinity, drought, and soil-borne pathogens. We propagate three foundational species under certified phytosanitary protocols.

Pistacia terebinthus Cornicabra plant in pot

Pistacia terebinthus L.

Indigenous Iberian Dryland Rootstock

Pistacia terebinthus (Cornicabra)

The native Mediterranean rootstock par excellence, sourced from selected Betic mountain cordilleras in Spain. Unrivaled in rainfed dryland (secano), shallow, poor, and highly calcareous/limestone soils, possessing the highest cold and frost tolerance while inducing earlier flowering.

Optimal Soil Profile:Calcareous, stony, shallow, and poor limestone soils

Water Regime:Rainfed dryland (Secano) / Minimal supplemental irrigation

Cold Resilience:Extreme (Highest frost resilience among all rootstocks)

Key Advantage:Supreme drought survival & early flowering induction

Delivery Formats:Forestry trays (45 alveoli • 220 cc) & nursery pots (1.1 L)

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Pistacia atlantica rootstock seedling in container

Pistacia atlantica Desf.

Heavy & Clay-Loam Soil Rootstock

Pistacia atlantica (Atlantica)

Originating across North Africa, the Canaries, and the Mediterranean basin. Demonstrates higher vegetative vigor and deeper taproot penetration than Cornicabra, with a proven ability to tolerate heavy clay-loam terrain subject to temporary water saturation.

Optimal Soil Profile:Deep clay-loam, compact, and heavier alluvial soils

Water Regime:Secano to deficit irrigation programs

Cold Resilience:Medium-High frost tolerance

Key Advantage:Tolerance to temporary soil waterlogging & deep anchorage

Delivery Formats:Calibrated container pots & specialized forestry trays

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UCB-1 hybrid rootstock controlled nursery propagation

Pistacia atlantica × Pistacia integerrima

Global Benchmark for Modern Irrigated Orchards

UCB-1 Hybrid Rootstock

Bred by the University of California through controlled crossing, UCB-1 is the premier rootstock for modern commercial pistachio farming worldwide. It combines maximum vegetative vigor, expansive root architecture, and verified resistance to Verticillium dahliae wilt and soil salinity, engineered specifically for high-yield irrigated orchards.

Optimal Soil Profile:Deep, permeable, fertile soils under intensive irrigation

Water Regime:Irrigated / Intensive commercial fertigation

Cold Resilience:High (Resilient to continental winter conditions)

Key Advantage:Verticillium wilt defense, salinity tolerance, maximum vigor

Delivery Formats:1.1L containers, forest alveoli, and dormant bare-root

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Certified Production Formats

Grafted Trees with Minimum 120 cm Caliper

Our grafted pistachio trees are supplied in two certified presentations: dormant bare-root (RD) with protective bamboo tutors for large-scale winter planting, and containerized (CT) air-pruned pots for year-round flexibility with zero root disturbance.

Pistachio bare root plant with bamboo stake

Winter Dormancy (Dec – March)

Bare-Root Trees (RD)

Lifted during winter rest via specialized fruit-tree lifters to preserve lateral feeder roots. Supplied with bamboo tutors for upright scaffold establishment.

Year-Round Plantation Flexibility

Containerized Trees (CT)

Cultivated in 3.5L, 5.0L, and 7.0L anti-spiralization containers, guaranteeing intact root balls and instant root growth upon field transplantation.

Plant Material & Orchard Consultation

Find the Right Variety for Your Project

Every parcel of land presents unique soil structure, water chemistry, and winter chill accumulation. Our agronomic specialists evaluate your microclimate and formulate the precise rootstock, cultivar, and pollinator balance for your orchard.

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