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addition to the trees we plant in our orchards, McEvoy Ranch also has
a wide selection of potted
trees for sale to the public.
Although we primarily supply the varieties we use to make our oil, we
also have an extensive array of trees from other
regions of Italy, Greece,
Spain and France. Due to careful tending and management practices, our
trees are well suited for both large-scale orchard plantings and singly-placed
landscape focal trees.
With your purchase of McEvoy trees, we are happy
to share our knowledge and expertise to help you care
for them. For more extensive plantings, we also provide consulting
services on the phone, at the ranch, or at your site. Please click here for more information about our consultation services. You may also want to read our three most common recommendations to consultation clients before you set up an appointment.
Olive tree varietals available for purchase (in order
of ripening) to create a classic Tuscan-style orchard mix:
| Type |
Description |
| Pendolino |
Known as an ideal pollinator
for most Tuscan cultivars, the Pendolino produces a soft and faintly
sweet oil.
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| Leccino |
This robust
Tuscan cultivar ripens early and produces mildly fruity and delicate
oil. |
| Maurino |
Known also as an excellent pollinator,
this cultivar has a compact growth habit and produces a delicate and
fruity oil. |
| Frantoio |
This cultivar creates oil with true Tuscan character.
This superior quality oil is high in polyphenols, very fruity and notably
aromatic.
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| Moraiolo |
This is a late-ripening cultivar with high levels of polyphenols is exceptionally fruity in flavor; grown best in hotter climates due to its phased ripening, it consistently has a very high oil content. |
For descriptions of other olive varietals for sale at McEvoy Ranch that are not listed above, please click here. Varietals that are not a part of our typical Tuscan mix are not always available at all times in all sizes; please call or write with availability inquiries for these trees.
Olive Tree Pricing
| Quantity |
1g |
5g |
15g |
| 1 |
$20 |
$45 |
$120 |
| 2-25 |
$18 |
$45 |
n/a |
| 26-49 |
$15 |
$40 |
n/a |
| 50-99 |
$11 |
$35 |
n/a |
| 100-499 |
$9 |
$30 |
n/a |
| 500+ |
$8 |
$30 |
n/a |
| 15 Gallon only |
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1-10 |
n/a |
n/a |
$120 |
11+ |
n/a |
n/a |
$95 |
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1 Gallon |
5 Gallon |
15 Gallon |
Are you looking to plant a new tree right now? Click here for planting instructions for potted trees and for in-ground planting.
When you are planning an olive orchard, the trees are usually the last item to purchase. Before a significant orchard planting it is best to consider your planting location, climate, soil type, and water availability. You may also want to have in-place your irrigation system, deer fencing, gopher protection, tree stakes, and any fertilizers that you plan to add into the planting hole.
You will also need to determine what spacing you intend to use for your orchard planting. Please click here to link to a chart that will calculate your trees per acre based upon the distance in feet you have between your trees and your rows. Be sure to consider the equipment you will want to use in the orchard and leave enough space for the trees to comfortably grow into their own space; the majority of our orchards at McEvoy Ranch are planted on a 15 foot by 17 foot spacing.
Yearly Calendar
If you are interested in how your yearly calendar will look when you are managing an orchard of your own, you can look at the basic cultural practices calendar that we use here at McEvoy. Please note that your climate and growing region will certainly be different than ours! Your orchard’s needs will also be specific to your varieties and location; this calendar is only a basic guide.
Should you have any questions or would like to discuss good growing practices further, please call to set up a consultation.
Other sizes available with advanced
notice, call for quotation.
Contact
Samantha Dorsey at 707-769-4123 or treesales@mcevoyranch.com to make an
appointment or for more information regarding tree sales.
More details on Olive Tree Planting and Pricing
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Additional Information
The University Extension Office in Sonoma County has a wealth of information for olive growers, both commercial and residential. The following link will lead to you to the olive tree section of the County Extension website that has articles about pest and disease management, harvest methods, oil yield and milling, resources and classes for California olive oil producers, current issues for the industry, and other pertinent information for growers. For more information.
If you are interested in keeping abreast with the most current olive research and news, we recommend that you check the University Extension Office’s quarterly newsletter titled First Press.
There are three very informative books for California olive growers:
Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing (by CSIRO Publishing) These two Italian authors offer the most comprehensive guide to pruning olive trees available. This book is useful to professionals, beginners and everyone in between as it is distinct to the olive tree, which requires different pruning techniques than other stone fruits. The extensive research that has gone into this book also makes it valuable for learning about other aspects of the olive tree as they relate to pruning and training decisions.
The Olive Production Manual (The University Press at Davis) This University of California publication offers the best introduction to California olive cultivation. The book is a compilation of essays ranging from olive tree physiology, proper nutrition, pruning, orchard preparation, irrigation management, trends in the canning and oil industries, harvesting your crop, to processing the olives for canning or oil.
The Organic Olive Production Manual (The University Press at Davis). This book is the perfect companion for the Olive Production Manual for growers interested in pursuing organic olive production. All of the recommendations for fertilization, pest, disease and weed management, land development, and processing fit within an organic scheme.
If you have specific pest or disease issues that you are confronting with your olive trees, you can try looking them up on the UC Davis Integrated Pest Management website which is full of helpful, organic control methods.
Pests
We encourage you to be especially well-informed regarding the Olive Fruit Fly and
Peacock Spot.
The Olive Fruit Fly will lay its eggs inside the ripening olive fruit, compromising the quality of the fruit and the extracted oil.
Peacock Spot is a fungus that attacks the leaves of the olive tree, leading to a decreased ability to photosynthesize and eventual defoliation.
This pest and disease are quite easy to mange with a little effort, but can hurt your trees or crop if left unattended.
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