The Manzanillo olive tree is a Spanish olive tree variety that produces medium-sized, oval-shaped olives. The olives are known for their flavour and texture, and are used for table olives and olive oil.
Characteristics
Size: Manzanillo olive trees can grow to be 4–10 meters tall and 3–4 meters wide
Leaves: The tree has slender, gray-green leaves that are evergreen
Flowers: The tree produces small, creamy-white flowers in the spring
Fruit: The olives are medium-sized, oval-shaped, and turn from green to violet to black as they ripen
Climate: The tree prefers cool winters and hot, dry summers, and can tolerate frost and drought
Soil: The tree prefers humus-rich soil with good drainage, but can tolerate poor soils
Maintenance: The tree is generally low maintenance
The Manzanillo olive tree is a Spanish olive tree variety that produces medium-sized, oval-shaped olives. The olives are known for their flavour and texture, and are used for table olives and olive oil.
Characteristics
Size: Manzanillo olive trees can grow to be 4–10 meters tall and 3–4 meters wide
Leaves: The tree has slender, gray-green leaves that are evergreen
Flowers: The tree produces small, creamy-white flowers in the spring
Fruit: The olives are medium-sized, oval-shaped, and turn from green to violet to black as they ripen
Climate: The tree prefers cool winters and hot, dry summers, and can tolerate frost and drought
Soil: The tree prefers humus-rich soil with good drainage, but can tolerate poor soils
Maintenance: The tree is generally low maintenance
