Olea Europaea "Olive Coratina" 20Liter

Botanical Name: Olea europaea ‘Coratina’
Common Names: Coratina Olive, Oil Olive

📌 Product Description

Olea europaea ‘Coratina’ is a premium olive cultivar renowned for producing high-quality olive oil with a bold, robust flavour. The fruit is medium-sized, maturing from green to dark purple-black, and is particularly valued for its high oil content.

This variety is vigorous and highly productive under suitable conditions, making it a preferred choice for both commercial olive oil production and home growers. The tree features attractive silvery-green foliage and a classic Mediterranean form, adding structure and beauty to the landscape.

‘Coratina’ is best suited for oil production rather than table use and is known for its strong, distinctive taste profile.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 4 – 8 m
Spread: 4 – 6 m
Growth Habit: Medium to large evergreen tree
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerant of poor, rocky, or sandy soils

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Drought tolerant once established
• Avoid overwatering and waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost or a balanced fertiliser in spring

Maintenance:

• Prune to shape and improve airflow
• Benefits from cross-pollination for improved yields
• Monitor for scale and fungal issues

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Autumn
Climate Suitability: Best suited to Mediterranean-type climates and dry inland regions of South Africa
Chill Requirement: Low to moderate

🌼 Additional Benefits

• High oil yield
• Produces premium-quality olive oil
• Hardy and drought tolerant
• Vigorous and productive
• Long-lived tree

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Olive oil production
✔ Home gardens
✔ Small orchards
✔ Mediterranean-style landscaping
✔ Edible landscaping