Frantoio Olive Tree

Frantoio Olive Tree – Classic Italian Oil Producer with Elegant Form

The Frantoio Olive Tree is a classic Italian variety revered for producing some of the world's finest olive oil. With its graceful, open canopy and long, flexible fruiting branches, Frantoio lends a true Mediterranean elegance to any garden. Its medium-sized, oval-shaped fruit offers an exceptional, fruity, and aromatic oil, making it a favorite among both home growers and professional producers. Although it has low cold tolerance, its high productivity and rich flavor profile make the Frantoio a prized addition to warm-climate orchards and landscapes.

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• Country of Origin: Italy
• Zones: 8–9
• Looks: Open structure and fruiting branches which are long, slender, and flexible. Frantoio generally reaches 20 feet tall.
• Personality: Fruit is medium-sized (between 1.5 and 2.5 grams), extended oval shape.
• Facts of note: Preferred picking time is early, while olives are still green and purple. Rich in high-quality, very fruity, notably aromatic oil (between 17 and 22%). Low cold tolerance.
• Pollenizer: Self-fruitful, with high, constant productivity.
• Chill Hours: 300–400

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