Olea europaea 'Picholine'

Common Name: Picholine Olive

Description:
Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ is a highly versatile olive variety, prized for both its excellent table olives and high-quality oil production. Originally from France, this cultivar produces medium-sized, green olives with a distinctive nutty, slightly peppery flavour. The tree is evergreen with attractive silver-green foliage, making it a great ornamental choice as well. Flowering in spring, ‘Picholine’ sets fruit in summer, ripening to green or light brown in autumn. It thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Drought and frost tolerant once established, it is ideal for home orchards, feature planting, or large pots. Regular pruning improves fruit yield and maintains a compact form.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 4-6m
• Width: 3-5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White

Fruit:

• Produces fruit in Summer
• Ripens in Autumn

Fruit Colour:

• Green (when harvested early for table olives)
• Light Brown (when fully ripe)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Edible Fruit
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Fast-growing

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Thyme (Thymus spp.)
• Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
• Citrus Trees (Citrus spp.)

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Olea europaea 'Picholine'