Olea europaea 'Pendolino'

Also Known As

Olea europa 'Pendolino'
Pendolina Olive
Pendolino Olive Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

8a-11

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Olea europaea 'Pendolino' plant details

Olea europaea 'Pendolino' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by black and green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea 'Pendolino'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea 'Pendolino'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Olive tree with a weeping habit. Evergreen and slow growing to 20 ft. Best in full sun to light shade with lean soil and very little summer water once established. Hardy into the low teens F or below.

By: Cistus Nursery

Pendolino produces a small but declicious green and black table olives. The softly-textured, silvery blue-green, willow-like, evergreen foliage of the Olive provides and excellent backdrop for reds and darker colors. A good pollinizer for Leccino and Frantoio. Semi-weeping habit.