Are pistachios a tree nut?

COMMON TREE NUT NAMES (FDA LIST). Almond Beechnut Brazil nut. Bush nut. Butternut Cashew Chestnut Coconut* Filbert Ginko nut. Hazelnut Hickory nut. Lichee nut. Macadamia nut. Nangai nut. Pecan Pine nut. Pistachio Shea nut. read more

Relative to other tree nuts, pistachios have a lower amount of fat and calories but higher amounts of potassium, vitamin K, γ-tocopherol, and certain phytochemicals such as carotenoids and phytosterols. read more

Growing pistachio trees commercially for nut export occurs primarily in Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Italy and Syria where the arid climate is optimal for growth. How to Grow a Pistachio Tree. Climate is crucial when growing pistachio trees; ideal temperatures for pistachios are above 100 F. (38 C.) during the day. read more

A tree nut allergy is a hypersensitivity to dietary substances from tree nuts and edible tree seeds causing an overreaction of the immune system which may lead to severe physical symptoms. Tree nuts include, but are not limited to, almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, filberts/hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios, pine nuts, shea nuts and walnuts. read more