Olive - Coratina Africa Aka papaya

Aka papaya

Very limited numbers

The soil should be a well-aerated mixture

A Californian variety

propagated from mature wood and will generally start to bear when the trees are quite small but it is best to remove these fruit and let the trees reach around 80cm in height before allowing the fruit to develop on the tree

Olive - Coratina Africa Aka papayaOlive tree approx 50cms high and will fruit in 2 years. Olive trees are great for growing in pots on the patio for a Mediterranean feel. The fruit can be used to make olive oil, pickled for eating or used in cooking. Grows 4 5m tall or smaller in a pot. Can be grow in sub tropical, semi arid and warm temperate climates. Requires pollination with Manzanillo variety. One of the most important varieties in Italy, Coratina is famed for its versatility.