| Cayon | |
|---|---|
| Olive (Olea europaea) | |
| Color of the ripe fruit | Black |
| Also called | Entrecastellen, Plant d'Etranger, Race De Montfort |
| Origin | France |
| Notable regions | Var |
| Hazards | Olive fruit fly, cold |
| Use | Oil |
| Oil content | High/medium |
| Fertility | Self-sterile |
| Growth form | Spreading |
| Leaf | Elliptic |
| Weight | Medium |
| Shape | Ovoid |
| Symmetry | Asymmetrical |
The Cayon is a cultivar of olives grown primarily in the Var region of southern France. It is used primarily for the production of olive oil. The Cayon is highly valued for its role as a pollinator of other olive varieties.