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. For full care instructions, check out our Olive Tree Growing Guide. Learn more about growing and caring for olives in the blogs and videos below. 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 Visit our Fruit Tree Central for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles. Visit Tree Characteristics for a listing of all our fruit & nut tree growing characteristics.
