Correggiolo Olive - Olea europaea ‘Correggiolo’

Correggiolo Olive - Olea europaea 'Correggiolo'

One of Italy's most respected olive cultivars, Correggiolo brings genuine Mediterranean gravitas to the Australian landscape. At advanced size, it arrives with established form, silvery foliage, and the kind of character that takes decades to develop from a nursery tube.

Why Correggiolo Olive

Architectural presence: Refined, upright habit with a naturally sculpted canopy suited to formal and contemporary landscapes.
Distinctive foliage: Narrow, silver-green leaves deliver year-round texture and tonal contrast against stone, render, and hardscape.
Productive cultivar: Yields high-quality fruit prized for both oil production and table curing, functional as well as ornamental.
Proven climate resilience: Thrives in heat and dry conditions; well-suited to coastal, inland, and Mediterranean-climate zones across Australia.
Long-term asset: Olives improve with age. A mature specimen is a permanent feature that accrues both aesthetic and property value over time.

Ideal Applications

Statement specimen planting: A single advanced tree commands attention as a focal point in courtyards, entries, and open lawns.
Formal allées and groves: Evenly spaced plantings create structured, high-impact compositions in estate and commercial landscapes.
Mediterranean and minimalist projects: Pairs with gravel, limestone, and clipped hedging for authentic European character.
Contained installations: Performs well in large-format planters and raised beds where drainage is well-managed.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–4m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, rocky or alkaline soils; drought tolerant once established; dislikes waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice per week for the first two years until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a light mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Mediterranean region, particularly Italy
Flower Colour: Cream