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.