Olive tree ‘Arbequina OLINT’

Abstract

This new invention of an olive tree is characterized by its similarity to the ‘Arbequina Standard’ from which it is a clonal selection (naturally occurring mutation) from which it is distinguished by higher productivity, larger fruit size, better pulp to stone ratio, higher oil yield, and better oil quality. The plants are ideally suited for mechanical harvesting and high density planting. The fruit matures in northern California during the first week of October.

1. A new distinct olive plant as described and illustrated that is characterized by having the general characteristics of the ‘Arbequina Standard’ variety but is distinguished therefrom in that it has higher productivity, larger fruit size, better pulp to stone ratio, and higher oil yield, the plants being ideally suited for mechanical harvesting and high density planting, with the fruit maturing in northern California in about the first week of October.