Olea europaea 'Frantoio'

Also Known As

Frantoio Olive

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Olea europaea 'Frantoio' plant details

Olea europaea 'Frantoio' is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea 'Frantoio'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea 'Frantoio'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Olea europaea 'Frantoio' along with 'Leccino' are the two principal olive cultivars of Tuscany. 'Frantoio' is fruity with a strong aftertaste. It is self fertile, highly productive and has a tendency to grow into a tree shape rather than a bush thus requiring less pruning. It is likely the hardiest self-fertile cultivar.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Frantoio is considered the most notable Tuscan olive variety and its oil is considered one of the highest prized in the world. The softly-textured, silvery blue-green, willow-like, evergreen foliage of the Olive provides and excellent backdrop for reds and darker colors. Frantoio is self pollinating but is often pollinated with Pendolino or Leccino. The fresh olives of Frantoio are small-medium sized, purple-black and have a nutty flavor as does the oil.