Introduced varieties
Grossa di Spagna
Origin
Puglia, southern Italy.
Agro biological properties
Average vigour with dense, compact foliage. Fruit bearing branches are inclined to hang. Leaves are small, elliptical and tapered.
Fruit bearing
Abundant and regular.
Fertilization
Within the species.
Resistance to adversities
Resistant to lower temperatures, but susceptible to olive fly (bactrocea oleae).
Quality of the oil
Recommended as table cultivar.