The Arbequina Olive Tree

This olive tree is quickly becoming the most numerous olive tree in the US. It is a weeping dwarf variety that is typically grown on a trellis system. The fruit, just like the tree, are very small, being about the size of a large sweet pea. Many olive oil makers harvest this variety in early- to mid-October, but we wait until late November, when the fruit is more ripe. These trees really load up with olives and are actually fun to harvest. Olive oil yield is also quite good at around 21% by weight.

Flavors

The oil made from Arbequina olives tastes of almonds, green apples, tomato leaves and green vegetables. It is very smooth in the mouth with a sweet finish. The most powerful flavors tend to fade since this oil oxidizes more easily than others.