Hojiblanca Olive Tree

Hojiblanca Olive Tree – Dual-Purpose Spanish Favorite

The Hojiblanca Olive Tree is a celebrated Spanish cultivar known for its adaptability, visual appeal, and dual-purpose fruit. It produces medium-sized olives that are ideal for both oil and table use. The fruit is appreciated for its balanced, mild flavor—slightly sweet and low in bitterness. The name "Hojiblanca" means "white leaf," referring to the silvery undersides of its foliage, which adds a striking ornamental quality to landscapes.

This variety thrives in Mediterranean and arid climates, tolerates drought once established, and performs reliably in a wide range of growing conditions. It is self-fruitful, though productivity may improve with a pollinator such as the Frantoio Olive Tree or Leccino Olive Tree. Whether pressed into golden oil or cured for snacking, Hojiblanca offers beauty, yield, and culinary versatility.

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: Spain (Andalusia)
• Zones: 8–10
• Looks: Silvery-green foliage with a spreading form and long fruiting branches; ornamental appeal
• Personality: Medium-sized fruit; mild flavor with low bitterness; suitable for oil and curing
• Facts of Note: Oil yield around 17–19%; ripens late (November–December); cold-hardy and adaptable
• Pollenizer: Self-fruitful; productivity may improve with Frantoio or Leccino
• Chill Hours: 300–400

Explore more varieties in our Olive Tree Collection.