{"product_id":"olive-tree-picual","title":"Olive Tree ‘Picual’","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"25\"\u003ePicual olive tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vigorous, highly productive olive variety originating from \u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAndalusia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly the province of \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJaén\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the most widely cultivated olive variety in \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the most important olive cultivars in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large tree with an upright, vigorous growth pattern and dense canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a dark green upper surface and silvery underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-sized olives with a characteristic pointed tip (\"pico\" means \"beak\" or \"point\" in Spanish, giving the variety its name).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistently high yielding and well adapted to mechanical harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eAdaptability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of drought and a range of soil conditions, making it suitable for many olive-growing regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eOil quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces a high-quality extra virgin olive oil known for its robust flavor, pronounced bitterness and pungency, with notes of tomato leaf, green olive, and herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eOil stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally high in antioxidants and oleic acid, resulting in excellent oxidative stability and a long shelf life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePicual olives are grown primarily for oil production rather than table olive consumption. The oil is prized for cooking, frying, and premium extra virgin olive oil blends due to its stability and distinctive flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eTypical mature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eHeight: 4–8 meters (13–26 feet), depending on pruning and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eSpread: 3–6 meters (10–20 feet).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1762\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePicual is often chosen by growers for its combination of high productivity, drought tolerance, and production of premium-quality olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52166970802478,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8778\/8078\/files\/19C9CDF4-B381-4788-95C0-95C682153C6F.jpg?v=1781041735","url":"https:\/\/thebackyardnursery.com.au\/products\/olive-tree-picual","provider":"The Backyard Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}