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Arbequina —
Spanish (Catalonia). Self-pollinating, high and consistent
fruitfulness, early bearing. Low vigor tree considered excellent
choice for high-density plantings, oil output medium 22% of
good quality. Resistant to frosts and with high adaptability
to different climates and soils.
Frantoio — Italian (Tuscany). Translated
from Italian as Olive Mill; this classic Tuscan variety produces
a very flavorful sharp oil. Self-pollinating, high and consistent
fruitfulness, medium vigor tree. Fruit is average in size
and late maturing. High oil output: 25% Excellent organoleptic
qualities.
Manzanilla — Spanish Origin. Olive
oil is produced throughout the world and is very well accepted
on the international market. Known for ease of processing
due to its firm flesh and easiness of pit. Gives heaviest
crops in mild climates with little frost. Self-fertilizing,
high fruitfulness can be alternate bearing, medium vigor tree.
Fruit is Medium to large in size. Oil output is low; 15% of
good quality.
Pendolino — Italian (Tuscany). Sterile
pollinator, approximately 10% required per orchard. High fruitfulness;
not as consistent bearing as other varieties. Small fruit
size with oil output: 22%. Considered universal pollinator
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Coratina —
Italian (Apulia). Sterile pollinator, high and consistent fruitfulness,
late maturing. Excellent organoleptic qualities (high polyphenol
content). Oil output is high: 25%. Fruit is average in size
and generally mid to late season ripening. Trees are medium
size with good drought and cold resistance.
Leccino — Italian. Somewhat milder
than Frantoio, rich, buttery and distinctively olive tasting.
Sterile pollinator, principally Pendolino, although Frantoio
are effective. High and consistent fruitfulness, good oil
quality, oil output high: 24%. Tree vigorous and strong (resistant
to wind damage). Fruit is medium sized and early maturing.
Mission — Mexican origin. Widely used
table olive with fresh tartness with a delicately sweet fruitiness.
Used in many of today's California produced Olive Oils. Self-fertilizing,
highly fruitful but alternate bearing, vigorous tree. Fruit
is medium size. Medium oil output: 19-24% of good quality.
Very cold hardy.
Picholine — Call 707-539-5678 for
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