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Easy-Growing, Early-Ripening Olives
Why Leccino Olive Trees?
Prized for its unique weeping form and large, early-ripening fruit, the Leccino Olive Tree offers authentic Italian taste in your own backyard. And it’s one of the most versatile olive varieties available, thriving in the ground or in a container indoors.
So, this Tuscan-native tree grows nearly anywhere. Unlike other olive varieties, it thrives season after season and can fruit in two years or less. Plus, it's hardy down to 20 degrees when grown outdoors and resist pests and diseases with ease. Though the Leccino needs a pollinator like the Arbequina to fruit, it's famous for its reliable, heavy harvests and deliciously fruity olive oil.
In fact, you can get up to 20 pounds of olives each year from your Leccino. And since it's moderately drought tolerant, missed waterings are no problem. The Leccino isn't fussy and keeps on growing despite neglect.
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better
When you order your Leccino Olive from Fast Growing Trees, you get a good-looking tree and home-grown olives without the hassle. Each Leccino is well-maintained at the nursery before it arrives at your door, so it’s prepared for successful production, year after year.
Now you can harvest your own Leccino olives, no matter where you live - from studio apartments in the city or to suburban landscapes.
When it comes to your Leccino, we've put in the hard work so that you don't have to. Grown and shipped with its roots intact, your Leccino is ready to thrive as soon as it's delivered to your doorstep. Get your own Leccino Olive Tree today!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant your Leccino Olive in an area that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day and in well-drained soil for best results. We recommend using a pollinator for the Leccino – the Arbequina is a good option for best fruiting and higher production.
- Dig a hole twice as wide but no deeper than the grow pot your plant arrives in. Remove the plant and place it in the hole, keeping the top of the root ball level with the soil. Backfill 50/50 with a mix of amendments such as peat moss or new top soil to native soil. Water deeply. Mulch 3 inches away from the base of the trunk
- Choose a pot that is no wider than 1-2 inches than the pot the plant was shipped to you in. This prevents excessive soil from collecting water that sits on the roots of the plant. Ensure the pot has good drainage holes. Remove plant from grow pot and place in your own pot. Backfill with well draining potting mix. Water pot deeply until water comes out the bottom of your pot.
2. Watering: Simply check your soil. When the soil is dry down to the first 2 inches, it’s time to water the tree.
3. Pruning: During the first few years, only minimal pruning is needed for your Leccino. For indoor trees, pruning regulates fruit production and shapes the tree for easier harvest and your desired size.
4. Fertilizing: Feed with a nitrogen-based blend, following label instructions. Fertilize your Leccino until it starts bearing olives.
5. Harvesting: If you’re wanting to harvest naturally black olives for table use, pick them in November. If you want green olives, harvest in September.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 10-30 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 10-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Year to Bear: | 1-2 years |
| Botanical Name: | Olea europaea 'Leccino' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 3-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
