Leccino Improved: Origin - Tuscany Italy c1995

 The Fruit:
One of the main oil producing semi-dwarf varieties in Tuscany. Well known for the quality and character of the oil it produces. Fruit shape is oval and medium sized, similar to Frantoio. Oil content and yield is high. The oil is superbly balanced and palatable fresh of the press with out the harsh bitterness associated with some oils. The fruit ripens from the tip end first and early in season. This allows the fruit to be picked early without loss of yield.

 Agronomic Characteristics:
Leccino is highly productive, with a compact fruit ripening period. The tree resists low temperatures, wind, fog, olive knot, and fungals, especially 'Peacock Spot'. Foliage is silver green, leaf size is medium small. The trees growth habit is upright and is very suitable to machine harvesting. Has low quality pollen so must have companion olives to ensure fruit set. In Tuscany it is usually planted with Frantoio and Pendolino.

 Comments:
This variety is successfully established in many countries including Argentina, Israel and New Zealand. It is one of the most hardy of all the commercial cultivars in the world. The mother stock was imported from the University of Italy in 1995. We won the Silver Medal at the 1999 Olive Oil Awards with pure varietal Olive Oil from these mother stock

Key Benefits:   High Yielding          Machine Harvested Semi Dwarf Premium Oil Variety Early Production 1m tall

 Pricing:                                                   (click to enlarge)