Noccellara Del Belice Olive Tree

Description

Nocellara del Belice Olive Tree Iconic Sicilian Table Olive with Bold Flavor

The Nocellara del Belice Olive Tree is a celebrated Sicilian variety prized for its large, vibrant green fruit and robust, fruity flavor. With its expansive yet modestly sized crown and striking lance-shaped, deep green leaves, this tree brings Mediterranean beauty to any landscape. The Nocellaras fleshy, milky-white olives are renowned worldwide for table use, while the fruit also produces an aromatic, well-balanced oil. Thriving in warm climates but tolerant of some cold, this prolific producer rewards growers with early harvests and outstanding quality olives.

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• Country of Origin: Italy
• Zones: 910
• Looks: A Sicilian table variety characterized by the shape of its branches and by the expansive crown of modest growth. The leaves are lanceolate, large, and intensely green in color.
• Personality: Fruit is light green at harvest and used for table fruit due to its large size (810g). The flesh represents about 8687% of the fruit and is milky white in color.
• Facts of note: Nocellara is also pressed for a fruity oil. Cold tolerant but thrives in heat. Sensitive to overwatering. Offers prolific production and early harvests.
• Pollenizer: Self-fruitful, often grown with another Italian variety.
• Chill Hours: 300400

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