Ascolana Tenera Olive Tree

Ascolana Tenera

A unique and valuable Italian heirloom olive, Ascolana Tenera Olive Tree produces very large olives. Fruit is tender, meaty with sweet flesh, excellent for snacking, (after brining them of course). Similar to the Castelvetrano olives for their delicious fresh eating qualities, Ascolana Tenera is also used to make a signature Italian snack called olive all’ascolana. Plants are cold hardy and the olives make a delicate and fragrant olive oil.

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Latin Name: Olea europaea
Site and Soil: Olives like a warm, protected location with 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Requires another olive nearby for cross-pollination. Olives are wind pollinated and should be planted no more than 20 ft. apart.
Hardiness: Hardy to at least 10° F., lower once established.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-20 ft. in height but smaller with pruning.
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: October
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Olives are not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7