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Olive - Leccino

Olea europea
Oil variety originating in Italy, with sweet, delicate flavour. A variety that does well in cool climates. Pollinate with another variety to improve fruit set. Commercially blended with other varieties' oil to make flavour more robust
Other Names: Allorino, Grappuda, Tuscano, Columbina

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Specifications of Olive - Leccino

Preferred Climate Warm Temperate, Cool TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic), Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Alkaline (7.4-8.0)

Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, PotAsh, Dolomite/Lime

Plant Width 4-6m

Growth Rate Medium

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