Olive tree named ‘Chiquitita’

Abstract

A new and distinct Olea europaea cultivar is provided that forms attractive black olives having a high oil content. The fruit weight is greater than that of the ‘Arbequina’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The tree possesses low vigor and displays a compact and weeping growth habit that is well adapted for growing in high density orchards. The tree also displays an ability to form an olive crop at an early age.

1. A new distinct  Olea europaea  tree characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) displays low vigor and a compact and weeping growth habit that is adapted for growing in high density orchards,  
 (b) displays an ability to form an olive crop at an early age, and  
 (c) efficiently forms attractive olives having a high oil content;  
 
     substantially as herein shown and described.