Leccino Olive

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Leccino Olive | Leccino | Olea europaea 'Leccino' Leccino Olive is a vigorous, evergreen perennial tree from Tuscany, Italy, cherished for its high-quality oil production and attra ctive weeping habit with silvery gray-green foliage. This rustic variety yields early-ripening, medium-small black olives ideal for fruity, mildly spicy extra virgin oil or table use, thriving in Mediterranean-style landscapes or containers. Its Xylella resistance, dense canopy, and ornamental appeal make it a standout for orchards, patios, or specimen planting. Growing Leccino Olive Light: Full sun. Soil: Well-drained, sandy to clayey, slightly alkaline; adaptable to poor soils Water: Low once established; drought-tolerant; water regularly during first seasons. Maintenance: Prune late winter for shape and air flow; fertilize sparingly. Wildlife: Pollinator-friendly with fragrant white spring blooms. Hardiness: USDA zones 8–11; hardy to 12–20°F with protection. Shipping InfoLeccino Olive trees are shipped in nursery pots. The trees can be re-potted after they recover from shipping stress approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Show more