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The Flavor-Packed Frantoio Olive Tree
The Frantoio Olive Tree is a standout variety known for producing high-quality olive oil and rich, dark fruit. With its mid-season ripening and bold, one-of-a-kind flavor, this Italian native brings old-world charm straight to your backyard.
Grown in California and made for California, this Frantoio is built to thrive in dry conditions. It’s a productive, good-looking tree that works hard in the garden or on the patio—and it even plays nice solo, since it’s self-fertile (though you'll get more olives with a pollinator buddy nearby).
Whether you're harvesting for homemade oil or just love the look of an elegant olive tree, the Frantoio brings beauty, utility, and Mediterranean style in one hardworking package.
Why You'll Love It
Why You'll Love It
- Top-tier olive oil: A go-to variety for rich, flavorful oil with a smooth, peppery finish.
- Self-compatible: Produces fruit on its own, no second tree required (but pair it for a bigger harvest).
- Mid-sized and manageable: Grows 25–30 ft. in-ground, or stays compact in a container with pruning.
- Grows in containers: Ideal for patios, small spaces, or decorative plantings.
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- Care and Maintenance
- Planting Care
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Product Info
Mature Height: 25-30 ft.
Mature Width: 18-20 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Care and Maintenance
Watering: After establishment, water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry (check with your finger). For containers, ensure excess water drains freely.
Fertilizing: Use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Apply just before flowering begins each year.
Pruning: Minimal pruning in early years; prune in the dry season only.Indoors: prune to control size and shape, and to encourage air flow and fruiting.
Pollination: While self-fertile, pair with another olive tree for better yields.
Harvesting: Expect to harvest Frantoio olives in mid to late fall. For oil, pick when the fruit turns from green to purple-black. For table use, pick earlier and cure them properly. Use a tarp and gently shake branches or handpick the olives to avoid bruising.
Planting Care
Soil: Use well-draining soil.
Climate: Frantoio thrives in warm, dry climates like California’s Mediterranean-style weather. It’s drought-tolerant once established and needs full sun to perform its best—think 6–8 hours a day minimum.
Location: Choose a spot with 6–8 hours of full sun and well-draining soil.
Watering: Water thoroughly to settle the roots.
Harvesting: Green olives: Harvest in September. Black olives: Harvest in November.
Growing Zone
Growing Zone 8-11
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