Olea europaea Frantoio

Selected coldhardy olive variety Frantoio from Botanical Garden - Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Frantoio Olive – A Classic Italian Variety for Aromatic, Premium-Quality Olive Oil

The Frantoio olive is one of the most respected and traditional Italian varieties, renowned for its exceptionally high oil content, rich aroma, and outstanding olive oil quality. The tree features an elegant, deeply branched crown and vigorous growth, making it a preferred choice for both professional producers and home gardeners.

The fruits are small to medium in size but very rich in oil, producing olive oil that is intensely fruity, slightly peppery, and distinctly Mediterranean in flavor. Frantoio olive trees show excellent adaptability and good cold tolerance, allowing them to be successfully grown in a wide range of climatic conditions.

Advantages of the Frantoio Olive

• High oil content and exceptional flavor

• Highly valued variety for premium olive oil production

• Good cold tolerance and adaptability

• Compact, attractive crown – also suitable for ornamental use

• Easy to grow; ideal for yards, gardens, and large containers

Add a touch of true Mediterranean character to your home or garden with the Frantoio olive – a variety that combines productivity, resilience, and unmatched flavor.

Through many years of trials, we have tested more than 100 olive varieties from around the world. Based on our results under local conditions, we selected only the most cold-hardy and adaptable varieties.

We have tested over 100 varieties of olives from all around the world. In these tests we have selected the most cold-hardy varieti

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