Olive — Leccino
Olea Europaea 'Leccino'
Leccino olive
Medium sized early ripening fruit, which can be used for oil or pickling. High disease resistance. This evergreen tree is also very hardy.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Early.
Fruit size: Medium.
Fruit shape: Oval.
Skin: Shiny black at maturity.
Flesh colour: Green.
Flavour: Mildly fruity sweet taste.
Seed or stone: Freestone.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: New Norcia Mission, Frantoio and Pendolino.
Bloom period: Late spring.
Tree shape: Globular semi upright, dense foliage.
Flower: small white (cream).
Roots: Sturdy extensive root system.
Leaf shape: Medium oblong.
Leaf colour: Green grey.
Growing conditions: Good resistance to wind, can handle cold weather.
Disease: High disease resistance.
Harvest notes: Optimal picking time when fruit is purple-green.
Comments: Need to prune correctly.
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