Botanical Name: Common Names:
Olea europaea Frantoio syn Olea Heritage, Olive,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Trees Upright
Description:
Small feature tree that makes a stunning addition to the landscape with its grey-green foliage and edible fruit. The Frantoio variety is suited for pickling and oil production, ripening late in the season and producing heavy yields. Frantoio is is renown for the quality of the oil that it produces. The fruits once processed are a good tasting small to medium fruit. Olives are suited to being planted as a feature tree in the landscape or grouped together to form a hedge. Use also in containers, as topiary or as an espalier.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
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