Olive — Kalamata
Olea Europaea 'Kalamata'
Kalamata olive
The Kalamata has an individual look compared to other olive varieties, as its foliage is softer, larger and flatter. Produces shiny elongated and slightly bent to one side black-purple fruit which can be processed for eating or oil. While the growth rate is slow they are a strong long lasting evergreen tree with a dense canopy. The Kalamata are considered the best black olive cultivar for processing.
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Fruit information
Maturity: April to May.
Fruit size: Large.
Fruit shape: Elongated and slightly bent.
Skin: Black.
Flesh colour: Purple.
Texture: Smooth meat like texture.
Flavour: Fruity.
Seed or stone: Freestone.
Plant information
Origin: Public Variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Other varieties.
Bloom period: Late spring.
Tree shape: Upright, dense canopy.
Flower: Small, white (cream).
Growth rate: Slow.
Height: 8-15m.
Roots: slow rooting ability.
Leaf shape: Oblong, flat.
Leaf colour: Silvery green.
Growing conditions: Best in lime soils and coastal conditions.
Disease: Resistant to olive knot. Susceptible to olive leaf spot and verticillium wilt.
Comments: Correct regular pruning required. Strong tree. Grafted variety.
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