Olive tree (Olea europaea) AGLANDAU

Frost-resistant French variety originating in Provence, where it is the most commonly grown olive variety. It is one of the most important varieties among hundreds of French varieties. Aglandau is also successfully cultivated in other areas where the early ripening, very good cold resistance and high productivity of high-quality olives are valued. The variety is mainly used for the production of high-quality oil, but also black edible olives. The taste of the oil is highly rated and is considered to be unusually fruity. As a table olive, it is only harvested when it has turned dark purple to black and is called "Beruguette".

Vigour: moderate. In adulthood, it takes the shape of a tree or a shrub, it depends on the method of pruning. It is easy to shape and keep in a compact form that is convenient for harvesting. Aglandau is well adapted to different climate and soil types and is resistant to frost and drought.
Blossom: Aglandau is cross-pollinate variety, it needs another olive variety planted nearby to obtain a harvest
Fruits: medium-sized, slightly asymmetrical, ovate and pointed. The weight of the olives is between 5 and 7 g. The fruits are green in early autumn and gradually turn dark purple and finally black as they ripen. Ripe olives contain 19-23% oil. The oil pressed from the Aglandau variety is characterized by its fruity and green almond aroma.
Harvest season: Green olives are harvested in October, black olives in November and December
Yield: moderately productive variety with an early start in production from the 3rd year after planting
Resistance to diseases and pests: resistance to Verticillium dahliae and Pseudomonas syringae. In our conditions, there is no known sensitivity to fungal diseases or pests.
Frost resistance: down to -16°C
Cultivation in the first few years: we usually cultivate young olive trees in pots or buckets. Old trees are far more resilient than young ones. If the root freezes, the tree dies. A plus of 10 degrees is ideal for wintering in a cold house. This requires light. With too little light, the olive tree loses its leaves. Water little, do not fertilize, do not let the bales dry out, ventilate the winter quarters sufficiently. Clean up as soon as possible. Don't put it in the sun right away, get used to it slowly. Strong plants that are at least 2 to 3 years old are planted outdoors. Sunny location on the southern wall is an ideal place for planting. It is protected from north winds and increases the chances of olives for wintering. Younger plants tolerate frost down to -10°, older ones down to -16°C.