Manzanilla Olive Tree

Manzanilla Olive Tree – Classic Spanish Table Olive with Weeping Form

The Manzanilla Olive Tree is a classic Spanish favorite known for its vigorous growth and graceful, weeping branches. This beloved variety produces plump, green olives early in the season, prized for their easy pit removal, tender flesh, and balanced, mild flavor. Renowned internationally as one of Spain’s most important table olive cultivars, Manzanilla is a top choice for home gardeners and orchardists alike. With its strong resistance to cold and weather fluctuations, this olive tree thrives in warm climates while delivering exceptional quality fruit year after year.

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• Country of Origin: Spain
• Zones: 9b
• Looks: A vigorous tree with a rising habit. The crown has long pendulant branches.
• Personality: Used for table fruit, it is spherical, slightly asymmetrical with a rounded top and bottom. The olives (3–5 grams) are picked very early (September), when they are green. The pulp is 85–88% of the fruit.
• Facts of note: Good resistance to cold and changes in weather. The most important Spanish cultivar, appreciated internationally for its recognizable fruit shape, easy pit removal, and excellent flesh quality.
• Pollenizer: Self-fruitful, often grown with Sevillano
• Chill Hours: 300–400

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