Koroneiki (Olea europaea var. microcarpa alba)
A tree of medium vigor with a spreading habitat and open canopy. Other names of this cultivar are ‘Psilolia’, ‘Lianolia’ or ‘Korani’. It is widespread in the main olive-producing districts of Greece (i.e. Crete, Peloponnese, etc.) and is expanding in other areas of the world too. In recent years this cultivar has started to be grown in the form of super-dense plantings all over the world (e.g. Australia, Italy, Spain).
The leaves are thick, with a small leaf blade. The length of the blade is 4.5–5.2 cm and the ratio of length:width is 4.2–5.5:1.
The fruit is very small (0.5 g), with a mastoid shape and ending in a teat. The fruit ripens from mid- to late season and turns black at full ripening. The pit is small and cylindroconical in shape. The oil content is 27% and is high in oleic acid and is very stable. The ratio of flesh:pit is 1.63–4.06:1. The medium yield per tree is 50–60 kg.
This cultivar is resistant to water stress and wind, but sensitive to Dacus oleae, Euphyllura olivina, Pseudomonas savastanoi and attacks from rhynchites. Its tolerance to cold is low and its rooting ability from leafy cuttings is constant and medium.