Frantoio Olive Tree – Italian Olive Oil Variety | 2-3 ft. Tree

The Flavor-Packed Frantoio Olive Tree If you’re serious about olive oil, the Frantoio is the tree to grow. This celebrated Italian variety is the backbone of Tuscany’s finest oils—prized for its rich, dark fruit and bold, peppery finish. Imagine pressing your own harvest into golden oil, straight from a tree growing in your backyard or on your patio. Why Gardeners & Foodies Love Frantoio Top-tier olive oil variety—rich, flavorful oil with a smooth, peppery finish prized by Italian producers Self-fertile—produces fruit on its own; pair with a pollinator for a significantly larger harvest Drought-tolerant—thrives in dry conditions once established; low water needs Patio & container-friendly—stays compact with pruning; ideal for small spaces and decorative plantings Mid-season ripening—harvests in fall for peak oil quality Long-lived and ornamental—silvery foliage adds Mediterranean elegance year-round Planting & Care Hardiness Zones: 8–11 Sun: Full sun (6+ hours) Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor, dry soils Mature Height: 25–30 ft. in-ground; stays compact in containers with pruning Water: Drought-tolerant once established Harvest Time: Fall (mid-season ripening) What’s Included Ships as a 2-3 ft. tree grown in a 5-gallon container—established, healthy, and ready to plant or display immediately upon arrival. Boost Your Harvest Pair with our Arbequina Olive Tree as a pollinator companion—cross-pollination between varieties significantly increases fruit set and oil yield for both trees.