Comparison · crop
Tree nuts: almond vs walnut vs hazelnut vs pistachio
Compare temperate tree-nut crops.
| Dimension | Almond | Walnut | Hazelnut | Pistachio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Tree nut crop | Tree nut crop | Tree nut crop | Tree nut crop |
| Scientific name | Prunus dulcis (syn. Prunus amygdalus) | Juglans regia | Corylus avellana | Pistacia vera |
| Botanical family | Rosaceae (rose family) | Juglandaceae (walnut family) | Betulaceae (birch family) | Anacardiaceae (sumac/cashew family) |
| Lifecycle | Perennial | Perennial | Perennial | Perennial |
| Common diseases | Anthracnose, Root Rot | Anthracnose, Root Rot | Anthracnose, Root Rot | Anthracnose, Root Rot |
| Common pests | Aphids, Weevils, Mealybugs | Codling Moth, Aphids, Weevils | Aphids, Weevils, Mealybugs | Aphids, Stink Bugs, Weevils |
| Suitable soils | Loam Soil, Sandy Soil | Loam Soil, Sandy Soil | Loam Soil, Sandy Soil | Sandy Soil, Loam Soil |
Methodology
Descriptive dimensions (family, lifecycle, associated diseases/pests, soils) are read from each crop’s reference entry. No crop is ranked as “better”; agronomic outcomes are region- and system-specific.
Limitations
- Descriptive comparison only — not a yield, profitability, or suitability ranking.
- Associated diseases/pests and soils are typical, not exhaustive, and vary by region.
Sources
This article draws on the following authoritative sources. See our sources & methodology for how they are selected.
- [1]FAO — Food and Agriculture Organization (opens in a new tab)Authoritative
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Type:
- Intergovernmental organization
- Jurisdiction:
- Global
- Accessed:
- 2026-07-12
- Authoritative
- Type:
- Reference database
- Jurisdiction:
- United States
- Accessed:
- 2026-07-12