Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’
Olea europaea 'Frantoio' along with 'Leccino' are the two principal olive cultivars of Tuscany.
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.
Common Name: Olive - [Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Oleaceae (The Olive Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 6-10'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Foliage Colour: Bluish
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Average, Drought Tolerant, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries: Burgundy
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woods and scrub in dry, rocky, Mediterranean habitats.
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Geographical Origin: Europe and Western Russia
