Leccino Olive

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Item #397.
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USDA ZONES: 8-11 Outdoors, 4-11 Patio
 
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Is This Plant Self Pollinating?

Leccino Olive requires a pollenizer. You must plant one of these trees nearby (within about 50') for the tree to produce a crop of fruit.

Description

Olea europaea

Leccino olives are an Italian oil variety used for table olives in brine and for fine olive oil. The trees have beautiful, gray-green foliage, a bushy growth habit and are drought tolerant.

Characteristics
Fruit Color:
Purple/Green
Ripens:
October - November
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
drought tolerant
Soil Type:
well-draining
Soil pH Level:
pH of 7
Tree Size:

30' height with 10' spread. Can be kept smaller with pruning.

Years to Bear:
2
Pollination:
Requires Pollenizer
Bloom Color:
Cold Hardy:
N/A
Primary USDA Zone Range:
8 - 11
Secondary USDA Zone Range:
4 - 11
Chill Hours:
200 - 300
Size & Spacing

30' height with 10' spread. Can be kept smaller with pruning.

Plant 10' away from other trees and buildings

Planting & Care

Drought resistant trees grow in alkaline soils with little fertilization. Provide good drainage. Plant in early Spring or early Fall. This tree enjoys warm and humid environments, full sunlight or partial shade. Olive trees do not do well in windy locations. The trees are evergreen, long-lived, beautiful ornamentals with soft, gray-green foliage. Trees can grow up to 30' outdoors in hot climates. In a container on a patio or indoors it will remain compact, measuring 7' - 10' at full maturity, with regular pruning.

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