Ascolana Tenera
Description
(Area of origin: MARCHE)
Tree: Vigorous plant with very dense foliage with an uprising habit and slightly pendulous fruiting branches. The elliptical, regular, deep green leaves are medium in size.
Fruit: Ellipsoidal in shape, slightly asymmetrical with rounded apex or just sub-conical. Light green in color, it is intended for the canteen for large sizes (8-10g). The pulp represents about 86%-87% of the fruit and is milky white. The oil yield can reach 16-18% and the product is considered light.
Agronomic characters: Self-incompatible cultivar, presents abortion of the elevated ovary. Pollinators: Lea, Rosciola, Leccino, Frantoio, Pendolino. Resistance: cold, cycloconium and mange.
Considerations: Despite the delicacy of the pulp it is a very valuable cultivar, widespread and appreciated all over the world.