Olive — Manzanillo

Olea Europaea 'Manzanillo'


Manzanillo olive

This variety has bright green evergreen foliage on long weeping branches. A vigorous tree with an untidy growth habit. Has a good resistance to the cold and changes in weather. The tree has a heavy constant crop of duel purpose medium olives, quiet round with a flat base. Matures in May.

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Fruit information

Maturity: May.

Fruit size: Medium.

Fruit shape: Round with flat base.

Skin: Pickled green, black for oil.

Flavour: Rich taste.

Yield: Heavy and consistant.

Plant information

Origin: Public variety.

Status: Public.

Pollinators: Partially self fertile, use other varieties as well.

Bloom period: Late Spring.

Tree shape: Long pendulant branches.

Flower: Small white (cream).

Leaf shape: Small to medium elliptical.

Leaf colour: Bright green.

 

Comments: Correct regular pruning required.

 

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