Picual Olive Tree

Picual Olive Tree – Popular Spanish Variety for High-Yield Oil Production

The Picual Olive Tree is one of the most widely grown cultivars in Spain, celebrated for its exceptional oil yield, adaptability, and resilience. This vigorous tree features an open, expansive crown and produces medium-sized, pointed olives rich in oil—making it a staple in Spanish agriculture. The oil is bold, aromatic, and known for its high stability and resistance to oxidation, making it ideal for cooking and long-term storage. Picual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerates a range of environmental conditions, and performs well in home orchards or larger groves. Although self-fruitful, productivity improves when paired with a pollinator such as the Frantoio Olive Tree or Leccino Olive Tree. With strong disease resistance and consistent yields, Picual remains a trusted choice for high-performance olive cultivation.

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• Country of Origin: Spain
• Zones: 8–10
• Looks: Open, expansive crown with vigorous branching. Typically reaches 20–25 feet at maturity.
• Personality: Produces medium-sized, elliptical olives with pointed tips. High oil content with bold, aromatic flavor.
• Facts of Note: Oil yield between 23–28%. Very stable oil ideal for long storage. Strong disease resistance and early to mid-season harvest (Nov–Dec).
• Pollenizer: Self-fruitful; improved with Frantoio or Leccino.
• Chill Hours: 200–300

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