Olea europaea 'Coratina'

Also Known As

Coratina Olive

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Olea europaea 'Coratina' plant details

Olea europaea 'Coratina' is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge followed by green, purple, red and yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea 'Coratina'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edible, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea 'Coratina'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Olea europaea 'Coratina' is an Italian olive from Puglia considered a rustic varietal with moderate vigor and a dense canopy which grows well across a variety of conditions. Plants begin producing even when young and maintain high, constant levels of fruit that can be green, yellow, red, and burgundy all at once. Fruit is late-ripening and can be picked green for brining and eating or left to develop black tips to harvest for bold, fruity and floral oil with a high level of polyphenols making it stable and good for blending. Cold and drought tolerant. Self infertile. Good pollinators include 'Frantoio', 'Leccino', and 'Moraiolo'.