Villalonga olive, is a traditional variety of the Valencian Community. It receives its name by the municipality of Villalonga (Valencia). With about 28,000 hectares of olive groves, it is the first variety by cultivation area in the Valencian community, surpassing Blanqueta (20,000 ha), Alfafara (6,000 ha) and Changlot Real (5,000 ha). The province of Valencia … Read moreVillalonga Olive
The Koroneiki olive tree is the most present variety in Greece, with some 300,000 hectares and more than 50% of the olive grove area. This olive variety has special diffusion in the Peloponnese region and the islands of Crete, Samos and Zante. In Spain Koroneiki arouses interest in its good adaptation to the super high … Read moreKoroneiki olive tree
The Alfafara olive tree, is a traditional olive variety in the Valencian Community, It has recently been discovered that it is a genetically comparable to the variety Ayrouni (Lebanon). The olive grove of Alfafara, has an approximate area of 6,000 hectares, with presence in the provinces of Alicante, Valencia and Albacete. Alfafara is currently an … Read moreAlfafara olive tree
Manzanillo Sevillana olive tree, is the variety of table olives par excellence. The Manzanillo olive tree is very cultivated both in Spain and in other countries (Argentina, Australia, United States (Manzanillo Olive), Israel and Portugal). In Spain, the Manzanillo de Sevilla olive variety has a surface close to 100,000 hectares. Sevilla, Badajoz and Huelva are … Read moreManzanillo olive tree
Cobrancosa olive, is a variety of Portuguese origin. There are plantations in central and northern Portugal, covering approximately 40,000 hectares, around 10% of the area of Portuguese olive groves. The origin of the olive variety Cobrancosa is situated in the region Portuguese Trás-os-Montes (Alto Douro). On the other hand, in Spain, the Cobrancosa variety is … Read moreCobrancosa olive
The Changlot Real olive tree, is a olive variety native to the Valencian Community and of unknown origin. The area of olive grove Changlot Real, is just 5,000 hectares, having a low presence in Spain. Changlot Real is grown mainly in Alicante, although small plantations can also be found in Valencia, Jaén and Córdoba. Curiosities: Royal … Read moreChanglot Real Olive
Picholine Marocaine olive tree, is a traditional olive variety in Morocco. The variety is similar to the Algerian olive tree Sigoise, with which it is likely to have some kinship. The name Picholine Marocaine groups several olive varieties or clones of Picholine Marocaine. The INRA of Morocco has done selection work on the best clones … Read morePicholine Marocaine olive tree
Frantoio olive tree, is an Italian olive variety, originally from the Tuscany region. Although its number of plantations grows, in Spain its presence is still minority. Copies of the Frantoio olive tree can be found around much of the planet. In addition, planting in areas with problems of Verticillium is very interesting (Frantoio is resistant). … Read moreFrantoio olive tree
Blanqueta olive tree, with about 20,000 hectares of cultivation is the second olive variety most cultivated in the Valencian Community. The plantations are located mainly in Valencia and Alicante, although it is also possible to find olive groves of the Blanqueta variety in Murcia or Albacete. Because of its low vigor, precocity and high productivity, … Read moreBlanqueta olive tree
Lechin from Granada olive tree, has a considerable cultivation area (30,000 hectares), similar to Picudo. You can find important plantations of Olivo Lechin, in Granada, Murcia, Almería and Albacete. It is a variety of interest for its double aptitude. The Lechín from Granada olive tree produces Extra Virgin Olive Oil of excellent quality. The Lechin olive is … Read moreLechín from Granada Olive tree
Empeltre olive tree, is grown mainly in the communities of Baleares and Aragón. There are documents dating to the Empeltre variety from before the 15th century. Currently the Empeltre olive tree has a cultivation area close to 80,000 hectares. Its cultivation in Spain is located in the Northeast of the peninsula, Aragón, Castellón, Tarragona, Navarra, … Read moreEmpeltre olive tree
Pajarero olive tree, produces very high-yielding olives. It is a variety of retaken interest thanks to its high and constant production. Its cultivation area is mainly in Córdoba. The name”Birdhouse”derives from the interest it arouses in the Zorzal bird. Thanks to its large size, sweetness when reaching maturity and high energy value, birds have a … Read morePajarero Olive
Cornezuelo olive tree, produces dual-fitness olives, they can be used both for table olives, and for oil production. The Cornezuelo olive variety has a small cultivation extension, located east of Badajoz and has a certain presence in Córdoba. Its main cultivation area is Monterrubio de la Serena, forming a fundamental part of the PDO “Monterrubio … Read moreCornezuelo olive
The variety of Arroniz olive tree, produces olives suitable for oil production. It is currently expanding, its ability to adapt to the hedge cultivation system is of interest. Until recently, the variety was found in marginal land and in small and low-cost plantations, with just 500 hectares of traditional cultivation. The success of plantations carried … Read moreArroniz olive
The variety of Picudo olive, produces mixed-use olives, are used for the production of oil and table olives. Originally from Córdoba, more specifically from Baena, its cultivation is mainly in the provinces of Córdoba, Jaén, Granada and Málaga. The Picudo olive tree has about 35,000 hectares of cultivation, being a variety with significant extension, of … Read morePicudo olive
Arbequina olive tree, is currently expanding. It adapts well to super high density olive grove in hedge with high and constant productions . In the year 2000, there were hardly in Spain about 1,000 hectares of olive grove in hedge and now (2017 ) We exceed 70,000 hectares, which has meant a spectacular increase (4,000 … Read moreArbequina olive tree
The Hojiblanca olive tree, is the third variety in terms of crop area in Spain. With 265,000 hectares, the Hojiblanca olive variety is only behind the varieties of Picual olive tree (1,000,000 ha) and Cornicabra (270,000 ha). The Hojiblanca olive cultivation is distributed throughout the Andalusian provinces of Córdoba (116,000 ha), Málaga (81,000 ha), Sevilla … Read moreHojiblanca Olive tree
The variety of olive Verdial of Badajoz, is cultivated mainly in Extremadura. The olive tree Verdial de Badajoz, has in the community of Extremadura a crop extension of approximately 30,000 Hectares. The Verdial and mixed-use olive is recognized, being valid for both table olives and for producing oil. Synonymies or names received by the variety … Read moreVerdial Olive
Gordal Sevillano olive tree variety, is grown mainly in Andalusia. Within Andalusia, Sevilla is the province where the Gordal Sevillano olive tree has a greater implantation. There are important plantations of the variety of Olive Gordal in Córdoba and Huelva. Although in smaller quantities, isolated plantations and scattered specimens of Gordal Sevillana can be found in … Read moreGordal olives
The variety of Cornicabra olive produces olives with high yield of oil. It is a tree with good productive characteristics, adapted to dry and limestone soils. The origin of the variety of Cornicabra olives, is located in the Toledo town of Mora de Toledo. Cornicabra, is the second olive variety by extension of cultivation (in Spain), … Read moreCornicabra olive tree
The origin of the variety of Manzanilla Cacereña olive is probably the North of Cáceres, where it has been cultivated traditionally. This variety is versatile, with mixed use, both for table olives and for oil production. In addition to the main name of this olive tree, Manzanilla Cacereña, depending on the area of Extremadura, can … Read moreManzanilla Cacereña Olive Tree
The Picual olive, is the most important variety in Spain, Picual has excellent characteristics to produce olive oil (high performance olive, high productive capacity, easy detachment…). Picual, is the olive class (Olea Europea Sativa), most present in the Andalusian olive grove. Picual olive variety is the most cultivated olive in Spain. It has a growing extension … Read morePicual olive tree
There are several cherry nurseries, however, only a few can sell the new varieties. The best way to make commercial cherry plantations, is during the winter rest to root naked. Although, the sale of cherry trees to individuals can be done in pot throughout the year-round. Given the large number of existing cherry varieties, it is … Read moreCherry trees for sale: Nurseries list
The genetic origin of the Colt rootstock is a hybrid crossover made between Prunus Avium and Prunus Pseudocerasus. The breeder of the Colt pattern is East Malling (England) and was registered in 1981. Due to its age, the pattern for cherry Colt does not require authorization for multiplication. The Colt rootstock is currently very popular … Read moreColt rootstock
Maxma 14 is a American Graft Holder obtained by Lyle Brooks in Oregon (Forest Grove Nursery University). The Maxma rootstock 14 is an interspecific hybrid obtained by the crossing between Prunus Mahaleb and Merisier (Prunus Avium). Although it was obtained in United States, the Maxma 14 rootstock was infected with virus and was discarded due to … Read moreMaxma 14 rootstock (Maxma Delbard® 14)
The Marilan rootstock is commonly used for cherry tree plantations in soils where root asphyxiation does not allow the use of other patterns. The Marilan pattern results from the combination of the Mariana and Adara patterns, if you continue reading, you will discover the reason for this successful combination and its main features. Plum Rootstock … Read moreMarilan (Marianna 2624 + Adara) rootstock
The Saint Lucie 64 (SL-64) rootstock allows medium density plantations, improving the precocity and productivity of the frank pattern. You need drained soils Saint Lucie GF 64 or Santa Lucia 64, also known by the abbreviation SL 64 or SL-64. SL 64 is a clonal selection of Prunus Mahaleb. The word Mahaleb has its origin … Read moreSaint Lucie (SL 64)
The Monilia or Monilinia, also known as moniliosis, brown rot or mummified it is a disease that generates significant losses in stone fruit trees. Monilia spp especially affects stone fruit (cherry, nectarine, apricot, peach, plum, almond…). Although it can also affect pip fruits such as apple tree or pear. Currently four species of Monilinia spp: M … Read moreCherry brown rot (Monilinia spp)