Bouteillan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bouteillan |
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| Olive (Olea europaea) | |
| Color of the ripe fruit | Black |
| Also called | Redounan, Cayanne, Plant d'Aups |
| Origin | France |
| Notable regions | Var |
| Hazards | Olive fruit fly, Prays oleae, Saissetia oleae, salinity |
| Use | Oil and table |
| Oil content | High |
| Fertility | Self-fertile |
| Growth form | Spreading |
| Leaf | Elliptic-lanceolate |
| Weight | Medium |
| Shape | Ovoid |
| Symmetry | Slightly asymmetrical |
The Bouteillan is a special type of olive tree. It's mostly grown in a beautiful part of France called Provence. This olive tree first came from a town called Aups in the Var area. Today, you can also find Bouteillan olive trees growing in places like Australia and the United States.
People mainly use Bouteillan olives to make olive oil. While these trees can sometimes get sick from certain tiny pests, they are very good at handling cold weather.
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Where Does the Bouteillan Olive Grow?
The Bouteillan olive tree first came from a town called Aups in southern France. Today, it grows mostly in the Var region of Provence. You might also find these olive trees in Egypt. They even grow as far away as Australia and the United States!
Other Names for Bouteillan Olives
This olive type has a few different local names. Some people call it Benesage, Redounan, or Cayanne. Other names include Plant d'Aups and Plant de Salernes.
What Makes Bouteillan Olives Special?
The Bouteillan olive tree is not too big or too small. It has a spreading shape, meaning its branches grow outwards. Its leaves are shaped like long ovals. They are a medium size.
The olives themselves are not too heavy. They are shaped like an egg and are a little bit uneven. The seed inside is round at both ends. It has a rough surface.
Farmers usually pick these olives from late October until the end of the year. When the olives are fully ripe, they turn a deep, dark red color, like Burgundy wine. The seed inside the olive sticks to the fruit's flesh.
How Are Bouteillan Olives Used?
The Bouteillan olive can be used in two ways. You can eat them, or you can make oil from them. However, most of the time, people use them to make olive oil.
How much oil you get depends on when the olives are picked. The oil can be about 15% to 25% of the olive's weight. If the olives are picked early, the oil tastes strong and a bit like herbs. If they are picked later, the oil tastes more fruity. It might even remind you of ripe pears!
Growing Bouteillan Olive Trees
Bouteillan olive trees are known for producing a lot of olives. They also tend to give a good harvest every year. This is great because many other olive trees might have a big harvest one year and a small one the next.
These trees need to be trimmed often, but not too much. They also need water regularly.
The Bouteillan olive tree can pollinate itself. This means it can make olives on its own. But it can grow even better if other olive trees are nearby. Some olive types that help with pollination include the Picholine, Corniale, and Grossane.
Bouteillan trees are strong against cold weather. However, they can be affected by some tiny pests. These include the Olive fruit fly, Prays oleae, and Saissetia oleae. They are also sensitive to salty soil.
