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Olea, Olive Tree 'Leccino'

Oleaeuropaea

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Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Olea (OH-lee-a)
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Species
europaea (yoo-ROH-pay-a)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Rich, buttery and distinctively olive tasting. Delicate flavor. A good early producer. Zones 8B-9.

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