Arbosana Download sheet Fruit Denomination and synonyms Origin and diffusion This variety seems to originate from Penedés (Catalonia) although it is recently spreading throughout the country. D. Barranco & L. Rallo 2005 Purpose Oil Morphological characterisation Tree Vigour Weak Growth habit Spreading Canopy density Dense Fruit Weight Low Radio length/width in position A Slighty elongated Over colour at full maturity Medium violet Symmetry in position A Weakly asymmetric Shape of apex in position A Rounded Nipple Absent or weak Shape of base in position A Truncate Leaf Length Medium Width Medium Radio length/width Moderately elongated Curvature of longitudinal axis Recurved Stone Radio length/width Slighty elongated Weight Low Shape of apex in position A Rounded Symmetry in position A Weakly asymmetric Symmetry in position B Symmetric Shape of base in position A Rounded Number of grooves on basal end Between 7 and 10 Distribution of grooves on basal end Evenly distributed Mucron Present Rugosity of surface Weak Molecular characterisation (SSRs) UDO-43 DCA3 DCA9 DCA16 GAPU-101 175/208 229/241 192/204 122/124 183/189 Agronomic characterisation and commercial considerations The rooting capacity of this variety is high. Its entry into production is very early and its productivity is high and constant. These characteristics, together with its reduced vigour, make it very interesting for use in very intensive plantations. The fruit ripens late and has a high retention force which makes mechanised harvesting with a trunk shaker difficult. The oil content of the fruit is medium but highly appreciated for its good organoleptic characteristics. Cold-resistant variety. It is considered sensitive to tuberculosis and resistant to repilo. D. Barranco & L. Rallo 2005