Manzanillo Fruiting Olive Tree

Manzanillo Fruiting Olive Tree

15 Gallon / Multi
$179.00
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Manzanillo Fruiting Olive Tree
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Manzanillo Fruiting Olive Tree

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo‘

World‘s Premier Green Table Olive • Large Fruit, Easy to Pit • Mild, Buttery Flavor

$179.00
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Description

The Manzanillo Olive is a world-renowned Spanish variety, considered the gold standard for green table olives. Prized for its large size, easy pit removal, and mild, buttery flavor, it is the classic choice for making martini olives, Spanish-style sevillanos, and other premium cured products.

  • Produces large, round fruit that colors from pink to deep brown, with a firm flesh that separates easily from the pit.

  • Fruit is known for its mild, buttery, and slightly nutty flavor, making it exceptionally versatile for curing.

  • A self-fruitful, slow-growing evergreen tree with a broad, weeping canopy and attractive silvery foliage.

  • The leading commercial variety for green table olives worldwide, especially for Spanish-style "Sevillano" olives.

  • Fruit is ideal for cracking, splitting, or stuffing due to its large size and freestone characteristic.

  • Adapts well to container growing to control its size and facilitate harvesting.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor (Cured): Mild, buttery, rich, and slightly nutty with a meaty, crisp texture. Notably low in bitterness when properly cured.

  • Oil (if pressed): Mild and fruity, though it is primarily grown for table use.

  • Best Uses: The ultimate table olive for home curing. Perfect for making garlic-stuffed, herb-marinated, or classic martini olives.

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  • Light: Full sun

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  • Features:Foliage: Thin, elongated, gray-green leaves.Flowers: Small, green-white blossoms in spring; self-fruitful.Fruit: Round, medium-sized olives transitioning from pink to deep brown; mild flavor.Habit: Evergreen tree or shrub with broad, multi-branched crown and weeping branches; upright trunk with light gray bark
  • Mature Height: 20-30 ft (smaller if container-grown)
  • Mature Width: 20-30 ft
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Key Advantages:Self-pollinating for reliable fruit production.Drought and heat tolerant once established.Spanish variety ideal for martini olives and table use.Easy to pit and cure.Adaptable to container cultivation
  • Landscape Uses:Orchard planting for olive production.Container gardening for patios and terraces.Mediterranean and drought-tolerant landscapes.Espalier training on walls or fences.Ornamental specimen tree

Faqs

  • Q: Why is it called the “martini olive”?A: Its large size, firm texture that holds up in brine, and mild flavor that complements gin or vodka make it the preferred olive for martinis. The pit is easily removed for stuffing with pimento or almond.
  • Q: Is it easy to cure at home?A: Its freestone nature and mild bitterness make it one of the easier varieties to cure using traditional brine or lye methods. Its large size is also forgiving for beginners.
  • Q: Does it need a lot of heat to ripen?A: Like most olives, it performs best in hot, dry summer climates (Mediterranean climate) to develop its full size and oil content, but it is adaptable within its hardiness range.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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