Frantoio Olive Tree
Olea europaea 'Frantoio'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Frantoio Olive Tree highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones7, 8, 9, 10
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
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FragrantYes
Growing Zones 7-10
An Olive-Lovers Dream Come True Frantoio Olive Tree!
- Olives Renown for Their Flavor
- Great for Olive Oil & Curing
- Fast-Growing
- Dainty White Blooms
- Lovely Canopy
- Grey-Green Silvery Foliage
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Small Space-Saving Size
- Specimen & Shade Tree
- Self-Fruitful
- Fruity & Floral Flavored Oil
- Mid-Sized Oil
- Abundant Crop
If you're looking for a touch of Tuscany closer to home, or if you just really love high-quality Olives, the Frantoio Olive Tree (Olea europaea 'Frantoio') will have you grinning from ear to ear! This fast-growing Olive tree is known for yielding plenty of plump Olives loaded with a floral flavor and highly aromatic.
The Frantoio Olive lights up with white blooms during summer. While not impressive on their own, they’re not the showiest flowers you'll find, but their petite size makes them quite delightful and they’ll absolutely cover your tree!
During the fall, the Frantoio Olive will keep you busy with its abundance of fruit. This amazing tree is self-fruiting, so you can plant just one and still reap the benefits of the Frantoio Olive. This tree will produce even more Olives, though, if you plant another nearby.
These medium-sized Olives are acclaimed for their quality, fruity oil. They also make a delicious treat when cured. These yummy Olives are about 80% pulp, and they have a pleasant fragrance.
Plus you’ll enjoy a bounty from these highly productive, modestly-sized trees! Tucking into any existing garden or landscape, without overtaking your space. The light and airy foliage adds dappled shade over your seating areas or garden beds.
How to Use Frantoio Olive Tree In The Landscape
Adding a wonderful Mediterranean aesthetic to your landscaping, these fine-textured trees and soft leathery leaves suit even the smallest properties! These trees reach a height up to 15 feet tall, they’re space-saving fruit trees!
The Frantoio Olive is equally adored for its appearance! It has a full, broad crown and its branches dance with gray-green, narrow, leathery leaves that can often have a silvery appearance in the sun.
The most unique characteristic of this tree is its slow-growing nature, creating a gnarled, twisted trunk. Over time, this tree adds character to your landscape!
This tree is perfect for an area with a bit of open space to reach its full potential. Plant a row of these along each side of your driveway to give your home a Mediterranean estate look. Or plant a couple along the back of your property and harvest the high-quality Olives each fall.
This handsome tree adds character to the landscape all year round because of the wonderful broadleaf evergreen leaves.
#ProPlantTips For Care
The Frantoio Olive grows best in low-moisture, well-drained soil. And this drought-tolerant tree becomes more and more cold-resistant as it ages. It doesn't require a lot of fuss, it does well with little water and thrives in the heat.
Plant this tree in full sun. Provide an enriched site for best results, but Olive trees grow and thrive in the Mediterranean climate and also thrive in poor soils with low moisture. Hardy in growing zones 7 through 10, Frantoio is more tolerant of cooler climates than other varieties.
This hardy, yet fruitful tree will add beauty to your landscape! An old-world favorite, the Olive is a symbol of peace and friendship! So Frantoio would be a fantastic gift for a new homeowner!
This broadleaved evergreen tree will produce some of the best Olives you can find! And it will add a stately sensibility to your landscape. Why not grow your own Olive orchard by checking out our other Olive varieties! You'll adore this Frantoio Olive Tree - order today at NatureHills.com!
