Olive — Ascolana
Olea Europaea 'Ascolana'
Olive generic fruit
Very large, light green and delicate fruit. Produces high quality table olives and has an intense green slightly weeping canopy. Good resistance to cold, peacock spot and olive fly.
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Fruit information
Maturity: April to May.
Fruit size: Large.
Skin: Light green.
Flesh colour: Flesh to stone ratio 85%.
Texture: Tender.
Flavour: Delicate unique flavour.
Storage period: Short shelf life.
Yield: Heavy bearer.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Leccino, Frantoio, Pendolino.
Bloom period: Late Spring.
Tree shape: Slightly drooping branches.
Flower: Small white (cream).
Leaf shape: Elliptic.
Leaf colour: Intense green colour.
Growing conditions: Good resistance to cold.
Disease: Good resistance to peacock spot and olive fly.
Cultivation notes: Particular care needed when harvesting, fruit really delicate, tender flesh.
Comments: Light type oil. Correct regular pruning required.
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