About the Trees
Our Varieties
The following is a list of world class olive tree varieties planted at Eden Valley:
| Variety | Qualities |
|---|---|
| Corregiola | - Oil fruit - This tree is a vigorous grower. - Fruit small (2 - 3grams) - Ripens late in season - Crops heavy and regular - High oil content - Well accepted by Australian and International markets |
| Nevadillo Blanco | - Oil Fruit - Small fruit (2 - 4grams) - Crops early in season - Crops heavy - Oil well accepted |
| Manzanillo | - Dual purpose fruit - Medium sized fruit (4 - 8grams) - High flesh to fruit ratio (8.2:1) - Ripens early in season - Crops heavy and regular (annual bearing) - Oil and table fruit well accepted by Australian and International markets |
| Hardy’s Mammoth | - Dual purpose fruit - Large Fruit (8+grams) - Crops early in season - Good flavour and pickles well |
| Kalamata | - Dual purpose - Highly prized as pickling fruit - High quality oil - Medium sized grafted tree with medium cropping - Oil & Fruit very well accepted by markets |
| Jumbo Kalamata | - Table fruit - Medium sized grafted tree - Similar to Kalamata but much larger fruit (10+grams) |