Olea Europaea 'Picual' (Picual Olive)
Olea Europaea 'Picual' (Picual Olive)
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Olea Europaea ‘Picual’ (Picual Olive) is a highly regarded Spanish olive variety known for its vigorous growth, reliable yields and excellent oil quality. It features attractive silvery-green foliage and produces medium to large fruits with high oil content and a distinctive, slightly bitter, peppery flavour. Its stable oil makes it particularly popular for premium olive oil production.
Well suited to Mediterranean-style climates, Olea Europaea ‘Picual’ (Picual Olive) thrives in full sun and well-drained soils and offers good drought tolerance once established. Its productivity, adaptability and quality fruit make it an excellent choice for both home gardens and olive-growing orchards.
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Mature height
5–7 metres
Mature width
4–6 metres
Spacing
5–6 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Silvery-green foliage with green fruits ripening to black
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers spring (October to November); fruits ripen autumn to winter (April to July)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Requires minimal pruning and is drought-tolerant once established
Root System
Well-behaved, non-invasive root system suitable for orchard planting