Olive ‘Frantoia’
Features
- Purple fruit which is good for green pickling early and then and for high quality oil.
- Highly ornamental plant with green/grey foliage
- Very interesting branch structure giving an architectural look.
Uses
- Trims well to tight form suitable for wind and visual screening around patios, decks or boundaries.
- Very drought resistant once established.
- Grows well in containers.
- Can be trimmed as standards, petched hedges or lawn specimen planting.
Growing Conditions
- Moderately coastal and frost hardy.
- Very wind hardy conditions.
- Prefers full sun.
- Dry to very moist soil conditions.
Height | Width | |
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5 year old tree | 2.5m | 2.0m |
10 year old tree | 5.0m | 4.0m |
Country of Origin: Mediterranean |