Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’

£115.00

Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ is a refined evergreen olive with narrow grey-green foliage and a graceful, Mediterranean habit. Valued for its ornamental appeal and edible crop potential, it suits sunny, sheltered gardens and well-drained soils.

Item code:
OEF-H8
Plant form:
Half Standard
Pot size:
35Ltr pot
Height:
180/200 tall
Description:
80/100cm trunk and a girth of 8/10cm
£115.00
Origin: Italy
Genus: Olea
Species / Cultivar: europaea Frantoio
Soil: Well drained
Soil that does not show much signs of moisture, either visibly or when handled.
Growth Rate: Slow
This plant is particularly slow to grow, even during growing season.
Water Requirement: Medium
Once it is established, this plant is likely to only require watering during drier periods.
Maintenance: A little
Easy to look after but may occasionally require some attention in order to thrive.
Situation: Full Sun
Wants direct, unfiltered sunlight most of the day, such as a south facing position.
Eventual Height: 4-8m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 3-5m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy
Survives unprotected in an average winter. May need protection in extreme long frosts.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Lifecycle: Perennial
This plant is persistant and does not die off after flowering. It will return each season indefinitely, if provided with suitable growing conditions.

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