Maurino Olive Tree

Maurino Olive Tree – Elegant Italian Variety with Delicate Oil

The Maurino Olive Tree is a beloved heirloom cultivar from Tuscany, known for its graceful form and exceptional oil. This medium-sized tree boasts pendulous branches and silvery gray-green foliage, creating an ornamental presence in gardens or patios. It produces small to medium-sized olives with high oil content, yielding a lightly fruity, smooth oil cherished in artisanal olive pressing.

Maurino thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good tolerance to cold, fog, and common olive pests. It performs best in Mediterranean-type climates and is ideally suited for home orchards and compact landscapes. While its fruit can be brined, Maurino shines as an oil-producing variety. Note: Maurino is not self-fruitful and requires a compatible olive tree nearby for pollination, such as Frantoio or Leccino.

For complete planting and maintenance tips, see our Olive Tree Growing Guide.

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• Country of Origin: Italy (Tuscany)
• Zones: 8–10
• Looks: Graceful, medium-sized tree with pendulous branches and silvery gray-green foliage
• Personality: Small to medium fruit with high oil content; refined flavor and elegant presence
• Facts of Note: Early-season harvest; oil is smooth, lightly fruity; tolerant of fog, cold, and olive knot
• Pollenizer: Not self-fruitful; requires a companion tree such as Frantoio or Leccino
• Chill Hours: 200–300