Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’/Manzanillo Olive Tree

Renowned for its high-quality olive oil production and adaptability, this broadleaf evergreen tree features small, dark green, lanceolate leaves and fragrant white flowers. The small olives, initially green and turning black-purple when ripe, yield an exceptional olive oil with a rich, fruity flavor and a touch of bitterness. Thriving in full sun with low water and well-drained, sandy soils, it tolerates a range of soil conditions and adverse climates. This cultivar requires a pollinator, so plant it near another olive variety. ‘Manzanillo’ has tall, gnarled trunk and can develop an attractive, full canopy. The olives have a small pit and are the top choice for olive oil production.