Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ - Frantoio Olive Tree

Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ - Frantoio Olive Tree The Olive Frantoio is one of the most popular olive varieties for Australian home gardens, prized for its attractive silver-green foliage, drought tolerance, and excellent fruit production. Originally from Italy, this versatile evergreen tree produces medium-sized olives highly regarded for premium olive oil, while also making a striking feature tree in Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. Frantoio is well suited to a wide range of climates and performs exceptionally well in sunny positions with good drainage. It develops a graceful rounded canopy with soft grey-green leaves that create year-round visual appeal, making it equally suitable as an ornamental specimen or productive edible tree. Once established, Olive Frantoio is hardy, low maintenance, and highly tolerant of dry conditions. Fruit typically ripens from autumn into winter, and cross-pollination with other olive varieties can improve yields, although Frantoio will still produce reliably on its own in many conditions. **Minimum purchase of 3 x 200mm pots apply, no minimums for other pot sizes** Position ‘Frantoio’ thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and ideal for temperate, Coastal, Mediterranean, and subtropical climates. For optimal fruit production, a warm, sunny position with good air circulation is best. Growth This slow to moderate-growing tree reaches a mature height of 4–6 metres with a spread of 3–5 meters, forming a rounded, dense canopy. With regular pruning, it can be maintained as a smaller specimen for more compact spaces or shaped into formal topiary or hedging. Planting Guide Plant in a well-drained position with plenty of sunlight for best growth and fruiting. Improve heavy soils with quality organic matter and ensure the planting area does not remain waterlogged. Water regularly during establishment, then only occasionally once mature. Plant Care Olive Frantoio is extremely hardy once established and requires minimal maintenance. Light pruning can be carried out to maintain shape and encourage airflow through the canopy. Feed during spring with a balanced fertiliser to support healthy growth and fruit production. Highly drought tolerant once mature. A timeless Mediterranean classic that combines ornamental beauty with productive edible fruit, Olive Frantoio is an excellent choice for Australian gardens seeking both style and practicality.