About Lucca Olive Tree Olea europaea ‘Lucca’ — Lucca Olive🫒 Origin: Developed by UC Davis and Dr. Hartman🌿 An elegant Italian olive with silvery foliage, versatile fruit, and romantic garden presence. Olea europaea ‘Lucca’ Lucca is a graceful Italian olive variety admired for its ornamental beauty and useful fruit. With shimmering evergreen foliage and a refined habit, it brings a soft European courtyard feeling to patios, edible gardens, and Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. It is a lovely choice for gardeners who want an olive tree that feels both productive and decorative. 🌿 Plant & Fruit Traits 🫒 Olive Type: Fruiting evergreen olive tree🌍 Heritage: Italian cultivar🍈 Fruit Size: Medium🛢️ Primary Use: Olive oil and curing🌿 Foliage: Silvery evergreen foliage❄️ Winter Hardiness: Best in USDA Zones 8–11 🌼 Pollination Needs: Lucca benefits from another olive nearby for stronger fruiting. Pair with Frantoio, Pendolino, Arbequina, or Mission for a more complete olive planting. 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌱 Growth Habit: Graceful, upright to rounded evergreen tree↕️ Height: Approximately 15–25 ft↔️ Width: Approximately 12–20 ft☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun🌿 Best Uses:• Courtyard gardens• Patio containers• Edible landscapes• Mediterranean rose gardens• Small olive collections 💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It Lucca has that quiet, refined beauty that makes a garden feel established and intentional. Its silvery leaves pair beautifully with blush, apricot, ivory, and soft pink roses. ❄️ Overwintering Indoors: In cold regions, grow Lucca in a large pot and move indoors before hard freezes. Keep it in bright light and water sparingly through winter. 🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations Planting Site: Full sun and well-drained soilWatering: Water regularly during establishment; reduce once matureSoil: Avoid heavy, wet soilPruning: Light pruning to shape and open the canopyMaintenance: Low to moderate Does not ship to: Arizona, Florida, Alaska, Hawaii
