Fruit Bearing Pistachio-Two Trees Shipped in Soil,"Golden Hills" and"Randy" Yes, fresh pistachio nuts are all yours with these trees. The "Golden Hills" is the nut producing 'female' tree, needing the "Randy" as a pollinator. One pollinator will work for about 5-7 nut producing trees, so if you have the room, do consider another female tree for maximum production. A pistachio tree grows to about 20 feet if not clipped, a tree that could easily double as a shade tree if need be. Pistachio trees like hot summers and a 'definitive' winter, the trees hardy to USDA zone 7. Plant the trees where they could get water on their own terms, meaning not in a lawn or planter bed, a spot in your orchard ideal. You could also consider a row of trees along a property line fence or anywhere you could appreciate what a tree like this could do for you. Pistachio trees are not picky to soil, but if your soil drains a little slow, do keep that in mind when setting your irrigation schedule. Keep the soil consistently moist the first season, and then you could allow the soil to dry a bit between irrigation cycles if you need to the second year. You could expect nuts about 3 years after planting, plus or minus. Handle the tree carefully when planting, keeping the rootball completely intact when putting in the ground. Your two trees will be shipped potted in soil for best results.