LOCAL PICKUP ONLY: Planted Olive Tree (Leccino)

Originating from Tuscany, Italy, the Leccino varietal is one of the most vigorous olive trees and has a superior ability to withstand frost, so this tree is perfect for planting outside in your garden. This tree presents an upright dense structure requiring space to grow. Although it is a bit more slow growing than its cousins, it will grow to 8+ feet tall over time. Leccino Olives are typically over 3 grams, which is relatively large when compared to the size of olives other varietals produce, and they are fruity and spicy in flavor. The oil they yield is green with a strong aroma – it makes wonderful extra virgin olive oil.

USDA Zone: Appropriate for zones 8-10 when placed outdoors.

Tree Size: We grow our olive trees outdoors exposed to the elements in order to grow a stronger, more resilient tree compared to other olive trees on the market grown in highly controlled greenhouse environments. Because our trees are allowed to grow naturally, they often have curved or “kinked” trunks (a traditional characteristic of olive trees!) and can vary in shape and size. That said, our trees are ~3 feet tall when they are shipped out to you and they have been pruned by our team in advance.

Fruiting: The trees in our grove are between 3-5 years old when they arrive to you, and we cannot predict exactly when your tree will begin fruiting as it largely depends on the environment in which it is growing. However, most olive trees begin fruiting by year 4, so by next harvest season we anticipate you may see fruiting if the tree is well cared for. Please note that changes in environmental temperature can cause delays in fruiting (ex. moving a potted tree outdoors to indoors or drastic A/C changes if grown indoors only).