Description

The Arbequina Olive is a prized Spanish variety celebrated for its sweet, mild fruit and exceptionally high-quality, fruity oil. Its compact size, early and heavy production, and self-fertility make it the ideal choice for home gardeners seeking to grow olives for oil or gentle curing in a limited space.

• Produces small, symmetrical fruit that turns from pink to deep brown, known for its low bitterness and fruity aroma.

• Fruit yields a high-quality oil (around 20% yield) that is smooth, buttery, and aromatic with notes of almond and fresh fruit.

• A self-fruitful, slow-growing evergreen tree with a graceful, weeping habit and silvery-green foliage.

• Renowned for its early bearing and consistent, heavy crops, often fruiting at a young age.

• Fruit is also excellent for mild curing as table olives due to its gentle flavor and firm flesh.

• Highly recommended for container growing to maintain a small, manageable tree perfect for patios.

Flavor Profile:

• Flavor (Cured): Sweet, mild, and buttery with a firm, meaty texture and very little bitterness.

• Oil: Exceptionally smooth, fruity, and aromatic with low pungency and bitterness—often considered a premium, easy-to-enjoy oil.

• Best Uses: The premier choice for home olive oil production. Also makes superb, mild table olives.