Chalkdiki Olive Tree

Chalkdiki Olive Tree

Chalkdiki is a famous olive from Greece that produces particularly large olives that have an excellent meaty texture and great flavor.

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: Arbequina olive is hardy to 10° F. or below.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height (20 + feet without pruning)
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: October
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Olives have not been bothered by pests or diseases
USDA Zone: 8