Olea europaea ‘Leccino’

Olea europaea 'Leccino' is thought to be the hardiest of all olives valued for its sweet olive oil.

Olea europaea ‘Leccino’ together with ‘Frantoio’ are the principal raw material for Italian olive oils from Tuscany. But due to ‘Leccino’s highly valued sweet flavour it has become increasingly popular to grow in other countries. It is one of the best cultivars adapted to cold growing conditions and is likely the hardiest of all olives. ‘Leccino’ requires a pollinator of another different olive. ‘Frantoio’ and ‘Arbequina’ are good extra hardy options but other olives can also be pollinators. Grow in hot, sunny, sheltered positions.

Common Name:  Olive - [Citrus Pre-Order]

Family:  Oleaceae (The Olive Family)

Zone Hardiness:  8-10

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  6-10'

Width:  3-5'

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Green

Foliage Colour:  Bluish

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Shrub

Bloom Time:  Summer, Spring

Soil Moisture:  Average, Drought Tolerant, Dry

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Burgundy

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Woods and scrub in dry, rocky, Mediterranean habitats.

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