Mission Olive Tree

Mission Olive Tree – Historic American Dual-Purpose Variety

The Mission Olive Tree is a historic American variety cherished for its versatility in both table fruit and oil production. With its upright growth habit and medium-density canopy, this strong and vigorous tree is well-suited for a range of growing conditions. Mission olives are prized for their rich oil content and freestone quality, offering exceptional flavor whether picked green or black. Known for its good cold tolerance and hardy nature, the Mission Olive Tree is a dependable and celebrated choice for growers across warm regions.

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• Country of Origin: United States of America
• Zones: 9b
• Looks: A tree of strong vigor with an erect habit and canopy of medium density.
• Personality: Prized as a dual-purpose variety, used for green and black pickling as well as oil production. At maturity, fruit contains about 22% oil content. Freestone with medium removal force.
• Facts of note: Medium productivity with alternate bearing. Late ripening. Flowers in late May. Intermediate bearing start. Hardy and cold-resistant; susceptible to olive leaf spot and verticillium wilt but resistant to olive knot.
• Pollenizer: Self-fruitful, often grown with Ascolana or Sevillano
• Chill Hours: 400–500

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