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    Olea europaea 'Frantoio' Standard

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

    Olea europaea 'Frantoio' Standard plant details

    Olea europaea 'Frantoio' Standard is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea 'Frantoio' Standard

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: culinary, edible, self-fertile

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea 'Frantoio' Standard

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Olea europaea 'Frantoio' Standard plant

    How to Grow Olea europaea 'Frantoio' Standard

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Olea europaea 'Arbequina'

    aka Arbequina European Olive

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-15'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Olea europaea 'Manzanillo'

    aka Manzanillo Olive

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Olea europaea 'Arbosana'

    aka Arbosana Olive Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • low
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    Olea europaea 'Skylark'

    aka Olive Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 16'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • regular - low
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    Olea europaea ssp. cuspidata

    aka Olea europaea ssp. africana, African Olive

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 25'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • regular
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