Pendolino Olive Trees

Pendolino Olive Trees for sale

The Pendolino olive tree is a classic Italian variety originating from the Florentine region of Tuscany, prized for its graceful weeping habit and exceptional pollination abilities. Often called the “universal pollinator,” Pendolino olive trees are essential additions to any olive grove, improving fruit yields across multiple cultivars including Frantoio, Leccino, and Manzanillo. This slow-growing tree reaches approximately 20 feet at maturity, featuring a dense, abundant crown with elegant pendulous branches that make it equally valuable as an ornamental specimen and productive fruit bearer.

Pendolino olive trees produce medium-sized olives that ripen early to mid-season, turning deep black when mature. While the oil yield is moderate at around 20%, the resulting extra virgin olive oil is highly regarded for its delicate, pleasant flavor profile—fruity with a sweet entrance that transitions to pleasant bitter notes and a characteristic peppery finish. The variety’s name comes from its distinctive pendulous (weeping) branching characteristic, which not only creates visual appeal but also makes manual harvesting significantly easier. Pendolino is partially self-fertile but produces substantially better yields when planted alongside compatible pollinators such as Leccino, Frantoio, or Maurino olive trees.

At Olive Tree Farm, we offer healthy, California-grown Pendolino olive trees perfect for both commercial orchards and home landscapes. This adaptable variety thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and demonstrates good drought tolerance once established. Pendolino olive trees typically begin bearing fruit within 2-4 years and bloom in spring with abundant white flowers, with harvest occurring from October through November. Contact us today at 707-732-6152 to add this versatile Tuscan variety to your property.

Care and Maintenance

Pendolino olive trees are well-suited to California’s Mediterranean climate and adapt easily to various soil types, including poor and rocky conditions. Plant your Pendolino in a location receiving at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily with soil that drains well—olive trees do not tolerate standing water. While Pendolino is partially self-fertile, planting it alongside Leccino, Frantoio, or Maurino olive trees will significantly increase your fruit production. For optimal growth, fertilize with a nitrogen-based fertilizer until the tree begins bearing olives. Water young trees regularly during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering once mature. Harvest green olives in September for table use, or wait until November for naturally ripened black olives ideal for curing or oil production.

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