Ascolana Olive Tree

Ascolana Olive Tree – Large Italian Table Olive with Delicate Flesh

The Ascolana Olive Tree is a vigorous, dense-canopied variety celebrated for its exceptionally large, light green fruit. Originating from Italy, this olive tree is ideal for table use thanks to its creamy, delicate flesh that comprises nearly 87% of the fruit. The tree’s upward growth habit and slightly drooping fruiting branches give it an elegant shape, while its strong resistance to cold, peacock spot, and olive fly makes it a resilient choice for growers. The Ascolana’s rich history and refined flavor profile make it a prized addition to any Mediterranean-style garden or orchard.

For full care instructions, check out our Olive Tree Growing Guide.

Learn more about growing and caring for olives in the blogs and videos below.

• Country of Origin: Italy
• Zones: 8–9
• Looks: A vigorous tree with a very dense crown of an upward shape and slightly drooping fruiting branches.
• Personality: Fruit light green in color at harvest and used for table fruit because of its very large size (8–10g). The flesh represents about 86–87% of the fruit and is of a milky white color.
• Facts of note: Good resistance to cold, peacock spot, and the olive fly. Notwithstanding, the delicate quality of the flesh makes this cultivar highly valued and appreciated around the world. Not compatible with auto harvesting.
• Pollenizer: Self-fruitful, often grown with Frantoio, Leccino, or Pendolino
• Chill Hours: 300–400

Visit our Fruit Tree Central for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.

Visit Tree Characteristics for a listing of all our fruit & nut tree growing characteristics.