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As a historical early start circa 1700-1800's US the Olive Tree was being cultivated here in the south including Georgia before the interest of Thomas Jefferson.
The olive has always played a key role in the development of commerce in the Mediterranean cultures. Today it is a crop of major economic importance in many countries throughout the world.
The olive tree is grown around the world. Olive trees originated from a dry, subtropical climate but are well-suited to extreme environmental conditions such as drought and high temperatures. Although the olive requires aerated soil, it can adapt itself to a wide range of different soil types and temperatures. The map above shows the climatic range of where the olive tree is grown.
Italy
Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Tunisia, California
Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm
Grown in Georgia. Rooted in Global Excellence.
Since our first plantings of Spanish Arbequina, Picual, and Tosca, we’ve expanded our olive orchard to include rare and time-honored varietals from France, Italy, Tunisia, and Croatia. Each tree tells a story—of heritage, climate, resilience, and flavor.
Over time, we’ve narrowed our focus to 4–5 key varietals that thrive in Southeast Georgia’s climate, ensuring exceptional quality and long-term sustainability.
Salonenque (2018)
A beloved table olive from Provence, often served cracked to speed curing. Delicate and flavorful.
Grossane (2024)
Cold- and drought-tolerant with upright growth and medium canopy. Known for its resilience and subtle oil.
Picholine (2024)
A dual-purpose olive—great for both oil and table. Early-producing and highly adaptable.
Tanche (2018)
“The Black Pearl of Provence.” A historic French variety introduced by the Greeks in the 4th century BC.
Cailletier (Niçoise) (2025)
Delicate, ovoid olives famed for their role in Niçoise salads. High oil content and cold resistance with a slightly weeping growth habit.
Lucca (2018)
Developed at UC Davis and linked to Tuscany. Frost-resistant and high-yielding with rich, robust oil.
Coratina (2022)
From Puglia. Known for bold, bitter oil with high polyphenols. Difficult to machine-harvest—but perfect for our hand-picked tradition.
Additional Italian Cultivars
These cultivars contribute distinctive textures and complexity to our blends.
Barouni (2022)
A rare gem with bold, old-world flavor. Brought to California over 40 years ago, now thriving in Georgia.
Chemlali (2022)
Perfectly adapted to warm, dry climates. Adds balance and gentle bitterness to our EVOO.
Oblica (2022)
A classic from Croatia. Produces a well-rounded oil with fruity, spicy notes. Thrives in diverse environments.
Join a Tour or Class
Experience our grove, taste our oils, and learn what makes each varietal unique. Our seasonal tours and hands-on education classes offer a one-of-a-kind look into sustainable olive farming in the American South.
📍 https://woodpeckertrailolivefarm.com/visit%2Ftours
📧 info@woodpeckertrailolivefarm.com
📞 (912-266-7577)
SALONENQUE
Also known as: PLANT de SALON
Area of origin: France Planted (Spring 2018) Pic 4/2021
Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm
2437 Highway 121 Glennville GA 30427, US email: info@woodpeckertrailolivefarm.com
REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL SHOPPERS: "Great Olive Oil: We were at a villa in Italy that has olive trees and the owner served us some recently pressed oil from her trees and it was wonderful with a fresh peppery taste. My first-time tasting Woodpecker Trail Olive Oil reminded of that oil in Italy, hard to believe it comes from South Georgia. I recommend this oil for dipping fresh sourdough or Italian bread in or serving with fresh home-grown North Georgia tomatoes in the summer. "
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