Quercus ilex x Tuber borchii

Broadly-spreading, dense tree.  Tolerates heat, drought, exposure, clay soils, shade and salt spray.  Evergreen. Hardy.

The Bianchetto or ‘Little White’ truffle is also known as the ‘pine forest truffle’ or the ‘truffle of March’ and is grown for its excellent flavour and aroma. The Bianchetto truffle is very variable. Its diameter can be up to 5 cm or more, it has a smooth skin and a pale-yellow to reddish-brown appearance. The Bianchetto truffle prefers sandy limestone soils, and associates with a variety of host trees, including oaks, hazels, conifers and others. Harvest is typically from winter to spring.

All 2025 plants are now allocated, but we are taking expressions of interest for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. If you’re planning ahead, get in touch with our truffle team to register your interest.

We strongly recommend proper site preparation and prior-research before planting our truffle inoculated trees. For more information click here.