Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive

• Feature Tree
• Edible Garden
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
• Screening or Privacy

Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive works in an:

• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 5m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 3 – 4 meters

Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive frost tolerant?

Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa
• Riverland & Murraylands
• Limestone Coast & South East

Olea europaea ‘Correggiola’ produces clusters of small, creamy-white, lightly fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer. These delicate blooms sit neatly among the grey-green foliage and are followed by reliable crops of medium-sized olives, offering a soft, subtle seasonal display.

Does Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

White

No

Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive is Native to The Mediterranean basin, particularly Italy, where the Correggiola olive has been cultivated for centuries.

Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinating insects, while the ripening olives provide a seasonal food source for birds. The branching structure also offers perching and light shelter, supporting modest biodiversity in Mediterranean, coastal and urban gardens.

Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Olea europaea ‘Correggiola’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions, although it will tolerate mildly acidic soil. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged ground unless improved with coarse material and organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, fruit production and healthy evergreen growth.

Is Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Correggiola’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Well adapted to hot, dry Mediterranean conditions, it maintains strong evergreen growth and consistent fruiting with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.