Coratina Olive is an Italian olive from Puglia considered a rustic varietal with moderate vigor and a dense canopy which grows well across a variety of conditions. Plants begin producing even when young and maintain high, constant levels of fruit that can be green, yellow, red, and burgundy all at once. Fruit is late-ripening and can be picked green for brining and eating or left to develop black tips to harvest for bold, fruity and floral oil with a high level of polyphenols making it stable and good for blending. Cold and drought tolerant. Self infertile.
Details
Botanical Name
Olea europa 'Coratina'
Common Name
Coratina Olive
Hardiness Zone
- 8a
Appearance
Max Height
10 feet
Max Spread
5 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Bluish Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Late Summer to Early Fall
Edible Use
- Eating
- Brining
Fruit Colour
- Green, Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring
Moisture
Average to Dry
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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