Olive breeds & varieties
10 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Olea europaea
Origin: TR, GR
Bitter RawBitter UncuredDrupeMediterranean Tree
Kalamata
Origin: GR
Almond ShapeBrine CuredBrinyDark
Picual
Origin: ES
Andalusian DominantBitter-GreenHigh Oil YieldHigh Yield
Arbequina
Origin: ES, US
ButteryCatalan OriginDelicateHigh Density Orchards
Manzanilla
Origin: ES, US
BrinyFirmGreenGreen Table
Koroneiki
Origin: GR
GrassyGreek PremierHigh PolyphenolIntense
Frantoio
Origin: IT, AU
Artichoke NoteArtichoke-AlmondBalanced BitterBlend Partner
Nocellara
Origin: IT
Bright GreenButteryButtery CrispCrisp
Hojiblanca
Origin: ES
BalancedBalanced OilDrought TolerantDual Purpose
Picholine
Origin: FR
Aperitif OliveElongatedElongated FirmFirm