Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree

• Edible Garden
• Avenue Planting

Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree works in an:

• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.

Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 4m to 8m

Mature Width: 3m to 6m

Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree frost tolerant?

Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ produces small creamy-white flowers during spring, followed by elongated green olives that mature through the warmer months on established trees. While the flowers are subtle, the tree is highly valued for its edible fruit, silvery evergreen foliage and classic Mediterranean appearance.

Does Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

Flower Colour:

White

No

Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree is Native to Derived from traditional French Mediterranean olive cultivation and breeding selections.

Its dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects throughout the year. Mature trees may also support pollinators during flowering and contribute to biodiversity within Mediterranean and edible landscape settings.

Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poorer soils provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and fruiting performance. Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering once established to maintain healthy growth and productive fruiting.

Is Olea europaea ‘Picholine’ – Picholine Olive Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy productive root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Picholine Olive Trees show excellent drought tolerance and perform reliably through extended dry periods with minimal supplementary watering.