Koroneiki
Olive(Olea Europea)
A small-fruited Greek oil cultivar prized for exceptionally high oil content and quality, and one of the most widely used varieties in high-density oil orchards worldwide.
Flavor Profile
Robust oil with pronounced bitterness and pungency and characteristic green banana and herbaceous notes when harvested early, shifting to tropical/ripe banana and floral notes when ripe.
Visual Characteristics
Very small fruit on a medium-vigor tree with a compact, open growth habit and spreading canopy.
Growing Tips
Medium-to-late ripening with very high fruit attachment force, so it is well suited to mechanical harvest in high-density systems; best in mild, frost-free climates.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Tolerant of leaf (peacock) spot and moderately tolerant of verticillium wilt, but sensitive to olive knot; low cold hardiness.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.