Olive 'Manzanillo'
Olea europaea ssp. europaea L 'Manzanillo'
WOLM
Considered by many to be the best dual-purpose variety available, with a high flesh-to-pit ratio. Self-pollinating.
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Product information
A beautiful spreading tree bearing early crops of medium-sized fruit, which can be picked green or black. With the highest flesh-to-pit ratio of all olive varieties, Manzanillo is well suited to stuffing and pickling. A very heavy cropper that out-yielded 14Â other varieties in a trial in Mildura by the Department of Agriculture. It is considered by many to be the best dual-purpose variety available. Self-pollinating, but fruits best with Arbequina or Frantoio.
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Product Information
A beautiful spreading tree bearing early crops of medium-sized fruit, which can be picked green or black. With the highest flesh-to-pit ratio of all olive varieties, Manzanillo is well suited to stuffing and pickling. A very heavy cropper that out-yielded 14Â other varieties in a trial in Mildura by the Department of Agriculture. It is considered by many to be the best dual-purpose variety available. Self-pollinating, but fruits best with Arbequina or Frantoio.
How to grow
Growing in a wide range of Australian conditions, olives are tolerant of poor soils, but grow best in a well-drained fertile soil. Fertilise in spring and summer and water during flowering and fruit set if required. Suitable for hedging and pot culture.
Growing information
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Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Drought tolerant
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Evergreen
Height:
8m
Width:
5m
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