Olea europaea Picual, Olive

Picual Olive Tree – Cold Hardy and High-Yielding Olive Variety

The Picual olive tree (Olea europaea 'Picual') is one of the world's most renowned olive varieties, valued for its exceptional oil quality, high productivity, and excellent adaptability. Originating from Spain, Picual is the leading variety used for premium extra virgin olive oil production.

One of its greatest advantages is its good cold tolerance compared to many other olive cultivars. Once well established, the Picual olive tree can withstand short periods of frost, making it a suitable choice for regions with cooler winters. Young trees should be protected during severe frost until fully established.

Picual is a vigorous-growing variety with an attractive, dense canopy and begins producing fruit at an early age. It offers reliable and abundant harvests year after year, making it an excellent choice for both home gardens and commercial olive orchards.

The medium-sized olives have a characteristic pointed tip and contain a high percentage of oil. Picual olive oil is known for its intense fruity aroma, balanced bitterness, peppery finish, and exceptionally high antioxidant content, resulting in outstanding shelf life and stability.

Pollination

Picual is partially self-fertile, but planting compatible olive varieties nearby significantly improves fruit set and yields.

Recommended pollinators:

• Arbequina
• Hojiblanca
• Frantoio
• Cornicabra

Key Benefits

• Good cold hardiness
• High and consistent yields
• Early fruit production
• High oil content
• Excellent drought tolerance
• Ideal for gardens and commercial orchards
• Premium-quality extra virgin olive oil
• Long-lived and easy to grow

If you are looking for a cold hardy olive tree with outstanding productivity and excellent olive oil quality, the Picual olive tree is an outstanding choice for your garden or orchard.

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