Despite being used even for olive oil production,Picholine is most notable for its use as a cocktail olive. Though originally from Gard in southern France, it is today more popular in Provence and in other parts of France and Italy, and it is also grown in Morocco, Israel, Chile, the United States and other places around the world.
The Picholine has many different names of local varieties. In Gard and southern France it is referred to as Coiasse, Plant de Collias, Fausse Lucques or Lucques Batarde. In Tunisia is it called Judoleine, while in other countries it is often named Picholine de Languedoc after its historic region of origin (Gard is part of Languedoc).
This tree is medium-sized, its foliage quite dense, spreading and erect, but it looks shorter when full of fruits. It is quite a vigorous tree, with an open habit. Rooting ability is medium. Inflorescences have a medium length and number of flowers.