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What variety of olive tree that grows well in the Willamette Valley that would make a good tasting olive when cured? Thanks
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Asked November 02, 2024, 11:48 AM EDT
What variety of olive tree that grows well in the Willamette Valley that would make a good tasting olive when cured? Thanks
Washington County Oregon
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Hello,
OSU has some cold hardiness trials underway, but we are in the early stage of data collection since the trees are only a few years in the field. Since we are in the early stage, our data is preliminary. However, some olives which look promising at this stage include Gordal Sevillano (this one has been cold-hardy, but has not produced fruit yet), Amphissa, Picual and Manzanillo. Amphissa and Picual have had moderate cold hardiness. Is your question for a commercial olive site or for your own use? If you just have a few trees you will also need a pollinizer.
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OSU has some cold hardiness trials underway, but we are in the early stage of data collection since the trees are only a few years in the field. Since we are in the early stage, our data is preliminary. However, some olives which look promising at this stage include Gordal Sevillano (this one has been cold-hardy, but has not produced fruit yet), Amphissa, Picual and Manzanillo. Amphissa and Picual have had moderate cold hardiness. Is your question for a commercial olive site or for your own use? If you just have a few trees you will also need a pollinizer.
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