Olive — Frantoio
Olea Europaea 'Frantoio'
Frantoio olive
Frantoio is an excellent variety for first class oil with quality and constant fruit production. Olives ranging from yellow and purple to black and green. This variety grows equal in cool and warm areas with good fungal resistance. Not only is it hardy, its a good olive variety to assist others with pollination.
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Fruit information
Maturity: May to June.
Fruit size: Average.
Fruit shape: Oval elongated.
Skin: Yellow and purple, sometimes black and some stay green.
Flavour: Fruity with strong after taste.
Yield: High constant fruit production.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self fertile but can use Pendolino.
Bloom period: Late spring.
Tree shape: Semi drooping, open structure, flexable branches.
Flower: small white (cream).
Roots: Sturdy extensive root system.
Leaf shape: Oblong.
Leaf colour: Bright green, grey green beneath.
Disease: Reasonable cold resistance as well as fungal diseases.
Cultivation notes: Tree grows equal in cool and warm areas.
Comments: Correct regular pruning required.
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