Olea europaea var. europaea 'Ascolana Tenera'

Common name(s): olive tree

Description: evergreen tree; an heirloom Italian cultivar with large, tender olives. A popular table olive in Italy and the preferred type for the stuffed and battered antipasto "olive all’ascolana". Grows to around 15 ft. in 10 years time. Tolerant of drought but will yield more fruit with consistent summer water..

Height: to 20 ft. Spread: to 15 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: culinary, medicine

Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below

Drought: Adapted to 5 months of summer drought