Olea europaea 'Taggiasca' (Olive)

Olea europaea ‘Taggiasca’ is the predominant olive variety cultivated in Liguria, Italy, near the French Mediterranean coast. Harvested green, its small olives produce an oil with fruity and floral notes and a distinctive sharp finish favored in Italian cuisine. When harvested black, the oil becomes lighter and delicately fragrant, appealing to French preferences. The trees are medium in size with elegant, drooping branches, making them ideal for container cultivation. This variety is self-fertile, ensuring reliable fruit production.