Olive — Pendolino
Olea Europaea 'Pendolino'
Pendolino olive
This variety has small purple-black unbalanced oval shaped fruit with an excellent oil quality. This is a slow growing tree, evergreen with a weeping canopy. The leaves are quite narrow and long with dark green on top and silvery grey beneath. It is an excellent pollinator for other varieties. Oil quality is excellent.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Early autumn.
Fruit size: Small.
Fruit shape: Unbalanced oval.
Skin: Purple to black.
Flavour: Delicate.
Yield: 16-18% oil content.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Other varieties.
Bloom period: Late spring.
Tree shape: Ornamental effect, weeping habit.
Growth rate: Slow growing.
Leaf shape: Narrow, lanceolate and long.
Leaf colour: Dark green on top, silvery grey beneath.
Growing conditions: Mild resistance to cold.
Harvest notes: Machine harvesting not highly efficient due to pendulous habit and small fruit.
Comments: Correct regular pruning required.
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