Italian Tuscan oil olive — small fruit, high oil content, intensely peppery green-flavoured oil. The reference variety for premium Italian oils.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–11 | −17.8 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H5 | −15 °C to −10 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 7–9 | −12 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–7 | −5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Self-sterile — needs Leccino, Maurino, or another compatible pollinator
- Slightly more cold-tolerant than most Italian oil olives
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