Cultivated variety of the European olive. Hojiblanca is a Spanish variety widely grown in Andalusia. Characterized by medium vigor, drought resistance, and tolerance to winter cold.
Characteristics
Size
Size varies depending on management and growing conditions
Fruit
Aceitunas de la variedad Hojiblanca; utilizadas para aceite y aceituna de mesa
Use
Ornamental tree, olive production, and oil production.
Propagation
Mainly by vegetative methods to preserve the variety.
Medicinal
Olive leaves are traditionally used in infusions for their blood-pressure-lowering and antioxidant properties.
Care
☀️Light: Full sun
💧Watering: Low
📏Soil: Tolerates calcareous soils; requires good drainage.
🌿Bloom: Spring; small flowers clustered in inflorescences
