The Manzanillo Olive is a classic and widely cultivated olive variety, known for its rich, fruity flavour and versatility. This medium to large-sized olive has a smooth, firm green skin that turns deep purple-black when fully ripe, making it ideal for both table olives and oil production. Manzanillo olives are perfect for pickling, pressing into high-quality olive oil, or using in Mediterranean dishes, salads, and appetisers. The Manzanillo Olive tree is a vigorous and reliable grower, offering a generous harvest in late autumn to early winter, providing a steady supply of delicious, homegrown olives. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking a productive and easy-to-grow olive tree. While the tree is self-fertile, it benefits from cross-pollination with other olive varieties, such as Sevillano or Arbequina, for improved yields. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for small gardens, patios, and even large containers, ensuring you can enjoy fresh, homegrown olives straight from your garden. MANZANILLO OLIVE TREE FEATURES Fruit: Medium to large-sized with smooth green skin that turns deep purple-black when ripe, rich and fruity flavour Height: 3-5 metres when mature Growing Habits: Upright and spreading, self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination, thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained soil, suitable for garden planting or large pots.
