olea leccino
Olea leccino, better known as the Olive Leccino, is a classic Italian olive variety widely revered for its versatility, striking appearance and superior oil quality. With its slender, silvery-green foliage and elegant shape, this robust olive tree is a beautiful addition to New Zealand gardens, lifestyle blocks, and orchards. Whether you’re an olive enthusiast hoping to press your own extra virgin olive oil, or simply seeking a Mediterranean touch for your landscape, olea leccino is a top choice for its reliable fruiting and lovely ornamental qualities.
Olive Leccino
Olea Leccino is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high-quality fruit. The medium-sized, dark purple-black fruit have a distinct, sweet taste and can be squeezed to make a rich and tasty oil or eaten fresh. The foliage comprises grey-green leaves held on slender branches that have a gentle arch as it grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Olea Leccino is one of the more popular olive tree varieties and is often grown for fruit production. It also makes for an impressive specimen and is useful for screening, using as a windbreak, or being trimming either into a hedge or for topiary.
From $299.92
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Fruit Trees - Height:
3.00 m - Spread:
3.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy - Garden uses:
Containers, Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
