Small quick growing evergreen with upright growth. Clusters of white fluffy flowers in early summer followed good crops of excellent sized berries in autumn. North Island selection producing heavy reliable crops and proving to be one of the best selections for Northland. Frost tolerant.

Use

Best for pickling.

Food Value

High in anti-oxidants.Olive oil reduces bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol.

Planting

Olives will grow in most soil conditions providing adequate moisture is given during flowering and fruit set. Stake well to prevent wind damage while young.

Care

Train the tree to an open vase shape.
Fertilise tree in autumn and again in spring with balanced fertiliser.

Harvest

For pickling pick when olive changes fron green to green/yellow or when black. For oil pick when black.

Pollination

Self-fertile.