Pistachio tree

A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree, identified as PN-46-M, characterized by a mature tree of rounded, spreading shape, wider than tall, having several main branches without central leader;

• rapid growth, abundant, leathery, healthy foliage, ease of propagation by budding or grafting;
• and further characterized by the abundant production of male flowers, in clusters, which produce pollen especially desirable for pollenizing a selected variety of female pistachio tree identified as PN-17-F for the production of hybrid seeds, said hybrid seeds producing a fast growing, disease resistant tree of value for use as understock upon which to bud or graft commercial nut bearing varieties of pistachio such as `Kerman`.