Olive — Oliva Di Cerignola
Olea Europaea 'Oliva Di Cerigola'
Oliva Di Cerignola
This variety has spreading branches and a tendency to weep. You might know it as the Jumbo Kalamata due to the similar shape. It has low rooting ability requiring good fertile land. Very large fruit suitable for pickling when green. Requires a pollinator Leccino, Frantoio or Pendolino.
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Fruit information
Maturity: May onwards.
Fruit size: Very large.
Fruit shape: Flat base with sub-conical top.
Skin: Green.
Texture: Dense.
Yield: Medium to high production.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Frantoio, Leccino and Pendolino.
Bloom period: Late spring.
Tree shape: Tendency to weep, dense crown.
Flower: small white (cream).
Growth rate: Medium vigour.
Roots: Low rooting ability.
Leaf shape: Medium, elliptical, narrow and tapered.
Leaf colour: Dark green.
Growing conditions: Fertile land needed, responds well to irragation.
Disease: Moderately resistant to the most common diseases of the olive.
Comments: Correct regular pruning required.
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