Olea europaea 'Frantoio' - Italian Olive Tree

Olea europaea 'Frantoio' - Italian Olive Tree

A renowned Italian olive variety prized for producing exceptional extra virgin olive oil

Originating from Tuscany, Italy, this olive tree is celebrated worldwide for its fruity, aromatic oil with distinctive bitter and spicy notes. The tree features moderate growth with an open, airy canopy and glossy dark green leaves. While self-pollinating, it benefits from other olive varieties nearby for optimal fruit production.

Key Features:

• Height: 4-8 meters
• Leaves: Glossy green, elliptical with dense canopy at maturity
• Fruit: Medium-sized elliptical olives, green to rich purple-black when ripe
• Harvest: Late season harvest
• Oil Content: Medium to high yield with exceptional flavor and stability

Growing Conditions:

• Climate: Prefers Mediterranean climates, frost-tolerant once established
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained soils - sandy, loamy and clay types
• Requirements: Needs chill hours for best fruit production
• Maintenance: Regular pruning required for canopy management and air circulation

Disease Resistance & Uses:

• Highly tolerant to Verticillium wilt and anthracnose
• Sensitive to cold and olive fly
• Primarily for high-quality olive oil production
• Some use for table olives

Perfect for home orchards, commercial groves and Mediterranean-style gardens, offering exceptional olive oil quality with rich flavors.