Pendolino is a Tuscan olive variety known for its hanging branches and excellent oil quality, primarily used as a pollinator for other olive species.
Pendolino
Origin
Tuscany (Italy).
Agro biological properties Moderately vigorous, with hanging and sagging branches. Dense foliage, with tight, tapered leaves. Olives are elongated, slightly asymmetrical, of medium weight. The fruit bearing branches are long and turn downward. Fruit bearing is early. Adaptable to diverse soil conditions.
Fruit bearing Abundant, regular, early with gradual maturation.
Fertilization Anemophile fertilization (wind carried). Good fertilizer for many species. Recommended fertilizers: Maurino, Rossciola, Leccino.
Resistance to adversities Sensitive to sooty mould. Moderate resistance to lower temperatures.
Quality of the oil Excellent, fruity, high oil yield. Widely cultivated exclusively as a fertilizer, often neglecting the high-caliber oil.
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