National Plant Network 4 in. Leccino Olive Tree

National Plant Network’s grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! The Leccino Olive Tree is a classic Italian heritage cultivar prized for its elegant semi-weeping canopy of silvery green foliage and fruitful yield of purple black olives ideal for oil or table use. It thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11 in full sun with well drained soil and adapts well once established. In colder zones it can be grown in a large container and overwintered indoors in a bright sunny window or cool sunroom with minimal watering during dormancy. Use it as a statement specimen in an edible landscape Mediterranean style garden or large patio where its graceful branches and evergreen leaves add year round interest and its fruiting habit provides seasonal reward.

• Offer contains (3) Leccino Olive trees in 4 inch grower containers
• Mature size 20-30' tall and 15-25' wide
• Best grown in USDA zones 8-11; can be overwintered indoors in colder zones
• Produces silvery-green foliage with white flowers in late spring that mature into edible, dark purple olives
• Great for use as a specimen tree large patio container tree
• Thrives in well-draining soil with consistent moisture; drought tolerant once established
• Pet safe, however over consumption can cause digestive upset due to high fat content
• This product ships year round, please be mindful of active weather when placing orders to avoid temperature related damage