Olive tree 'Frantoio' This legendary crop-producer yields top-notch olive oil and is a tough, enduring tree. A beautiful tree with iconic leaves, this plant will stand out in your garden landscape with its silvery/green foliage. This particular species is self-pollinating. Grown onsite at Lomalagi. Light requirement: Full sun.Water requirement: Moderate Watering frequency: Water frequently when first planted to establish. Applying a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant will help retain soil moisture.Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil. Skill level: Suits Beginner Green thumb, Growth rate: Slow grower. Mulch and water regularly to establish plant for the first 3 months. Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for container or balcony pot. Choose a pot twice the size of current pot. Mature Height : 5-7 metresMature Width: 3-5 metres Seasonality: Evergreen Drought Tolerant: Yes, suits waterwise gardensFrost Tolerant: Frost-free environment, ok in cool weather. Wind Tolerant: Yes Leaf colour: Shades of glossy, silvery dark green leavesLeaf Variegation pattern: No Size of leaf : Small, oval shaped leaves Flower Colour: White Flower Shape: SmallFlower Fragrance: Yes, the flowers are fragrant Flower Season: Spring Fruit: Optimal time for fruit picking is when it is green and purple, however mature fruit is purple-black.
