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Is Now a Good Time to Plant?

Yes! Fall is one of the best times to plant!

Landscaping experts often recommend planting in fall instead of waiting until spring. Here’s why:

  • Cooler weather puts less stress on newly planted trees and shrubs.
  • Fall soil is still warm, which helps roots grow and get established.
  • Cooler temperatures mean less water is lost through the leaves, making it easier for plants to stay hydrated.
  • Even after top growth slows for winter, roots continue developing below ground.
  • Fall weather often brings more rain and less heat, making new plants easier to care for.
  • By spring, your plants already have a head start. Their established roots can support strong new leaves, branches, and flowers.
  • Trees planted in spring must establish their roots while also dealing with rising temperatures and summer heat.

Plant this fall, and your trees can spend the cooler months getting settled instead of waiting until spring to get started!

Planting your Frantoio Olive Tree

Planting Instructions for Frantoio Olive Tree

  1. Choosing the Right Location: Grow Frantoio outdoors in USDA zones 8 through 11 in full sun, the sunniest spot you have. More sun means more flowers and olives. In colder climates, grow it in a large container and move it to a protected location before hard freezes.
  2. Soil Preparation: Plant in well-drained soil; olives do well even in lean or rocky ground. Avoid spots where water stays around the roots, and skip rich amendments.
  3. Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, setting the tree level with the ground. It is listed at about 8 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide, though unpruned in-ground trees in warm climates can grow considerably larger over many years.
  4. Mulching and First Watering: Water deeply after planting. Use a thin layer of gravel or mulch, kept away from the trunk, to hold moisture while roots establish.

Care Instructions

  1. Watering: Water regularly while the tree is getting settled. Once established, Frantoio becomes much more drought tolerant and handles hot, dry summers well. Container trees need water whenever the top couple of inches dry out.
  2. Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring with a balanced or citrus-and-olive fertilizer. Overfeeding produces leafy growth at the expense of fruit. Water before and after feeding and follow the label rate, since too much fertilizer can burn roots and cause weak, floppy growth.
  3. Pest and Disease Monitoring: Watch for scale insects on stems and leaves, especially on trees brought indoors. Soggy soil can lead to root rot, so drainage is key.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care

  1. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to thin crowded branches and open the center to light. Regular pruning keeps the tree manageable for patios, courtyards and home orchards.
  2. Frost Protection: Protect from hard freezes. Established in-ground trees handle light frost, but young trees are more sensitive, so cover them with frost cloth on cold nights. Move container trees into a garage or bright indoor space before freezing weather.
  3. Growing in Containers: Choose a large pot with excellent drainage and room for roots. Indoors, place it in your brightest window or add a grow light. A cool but frost-free winter spot helps olives set flowers.

Additional Tips for Growing Frantoio Olive Tree

  1. Pollination: Frantoio is self-fertile, so one tree can produce olives. Another compatible olive nearby may improve pollination and increase fruit, useful if you hope to press your own oil.
  2. Years to Fruit: Young trees often begin producing around 3 to 5 years after planting, with harvests increasing as the tree matures. Full sun, steady watering and light annual pruning help a young tree reach bearing age sooner, and harvests grow as the canopy fills out.
  3. Harvest and Curing: Fresh olives are very bitter and must be cured before eating. Frantoio is prized for fruity, grassy, peppery oil. Its oil is great for dipping bread, dressing salads and finishing vegetables, and it keeps well for small homemade batches.
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The Frantoio Olive Tree thrives in Zones Indoors (or zones 8-11 outdoors)

Growing Zones for the Frantoio Olive Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Frantoio Olive Tree.
Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones Indoors (or zones 8-11 outdoors)
Mature Height 8-10 ft.
Mature Width 3-5 ft.
Cannot Ship To
Sunlight Full Sun
Botanical Name Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’

The Frantoio Olive Tree thrives in Zones Indoors (or zones 8-11 outdoors)

Growing Zones for the Frantoio Olive Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Frantoio Olive Tree.
Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones Indoors (or zones 8-11 outdoors)
Mature Height 8-10 ft.
Mature Width 3-5 ft.
Cannot Ship To
Sunlight Full Sun
Botanical Name Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’

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For 20+ years, our team has shipped healthy, established plants to gardeners like you- all across the country. Every plant is selected and cared for by our plant experts before it ships to your door.

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Beware- not all Frantoio Olive Trees are the same.

Beware- not all Frantoio Olive Trees are the same.

Be sure to get superior olive trees, grown by experts.

Better Roots Make Stronger Plants: Some nurseries send you "bare root" olive trees to save on shipping. Even worse, others have started digging them right out of the ground before shipping. This causes major transplant shock and long-term damage. We send you Frantoio Olive Trees in soil-filled containers- ensuring a well-developed root system that is ready to grow and produce!

Healthy Plants: We've seen other nurseries grow tall olive trees in tiny pots to save on shipping. This leads to a "root bound" tree, where the roots have outgrown their pot- they cannot absorb water and nutrients. They quickly dry out during shipment, leading to an unhealthy tree.

Frantoio Olive Tree

Frantoio is the classic Tuscan olive- prized for rich extra-virgin oil and loved for its silver-green Mediterranean look.

  • Famous oil olive: fruity, grassy oil with a bold, peppery finish
  • Self-fertile- one tree can produce olives, and a second olive may boost your harvest
  • Drought tolerant once established and handles hot, dry summers
  • Grow it anywhere: outdoors in zones 8-11, or in a large pot you move indoors for winter

Not all plants are created equal

The Difference Is in the Roots

Every plant we ship has grown in a nursery container with its roots protected, so it arrives healthy, established and ready to thrive in your yard.

A full, branched Nationwide Plants tree in a nursery pot next to a thin bare-root tree with exposed roots Ours: container grown Theirs: bare root
Nationwide Plants Other Nurseries
How it's grown Grown in a nursery container, roots protected the whole time Pulled or dug from the field, tearing fragile roots
How it arrives Arrives in its pot with soil intact Arrives bare root, exposed and drying out
Before shipping Growing naturally until it ships Held dormant in a cooler, then shocked by a hot shipping box
Root health Strong, well-developed roots with room to grow Crammed into a small pot until it's root bound
Height Measured from the top of the soil Often includes the pot and roots
After planting Settles in quickly with less transplant shock Arrives stressed and can take years to recover, if it does

The height you see is the height you plant.

We measure every plant from the top of the soil, not the bottom of the pot. Many nurseries include the pot and roots, so a "5–6 ft." tree from them might stand only 4 ft. tall once it's planted.

Comparisons reflect common practices across the online plant industry, not any single company.

Frantoio Olive Tree

Honest Measurements: Some nurseries measure trees including the pot and roots, so their "2-3 ft." tree may only be about half that size when planted. We measure all of our plants from the soil line, so the height you see is what you can expect after planting.

From our nursery to your door

How We Ship Your Plants

Every order is hand-selected, watered and carefully packed so it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Here's what happens after you place your order.

  1. Hand-Picked for You

    Our team selects the best plant available for your order. For privacy trees, that's the tallest and fullest. For fruit trees, it's the best branched.

    Why it matters: Many online nurseries ship whatever is next in the row.

  2. A Deep Drink Before the Trip

    Every plant gets a thorough watering right before it's packed, so it starts the journey fully hydrated.

  3. Roots Sealed In

    We wrap the pot and roots in plastic to lock in moisture, so your plant has water to drink all the way to your door.

    Why it matters: Bare-root plants are often shipped with their roots exposed and drying out.

  4. Braced for the Ride

    Cardboard inserts are secured inside every box to hold your plant in place, so it won't slide, tip or get damaged in transit.

  5. Shipped Only by FedEx

    We ship your trees exclusively with FedEx. We've found they deliver the fastest and handle live plants the most gently.

And if anything goes wrong, every plant is backed by our 1 Year Warranty.

Healthy Roots Make a Huge Difference

  • Never buy bare-root plants. These trees are starved of nutrients, and have a low survival rate.
  • Beware of nurseries cut corners by growing in small pots. These "rootbound" plants are weak, struggle to absorb nutrients, and die quickly after planting.
  • Some nurseries try to sell oversized plants, but chop off vital roots so they can cram the rootball into a narrow box to save on shipping!
Frantoio Olive Tree

You Want Frantoio Olive Trees Grown by Experts

Some nurseries ship thin, underdeveloped olive trees grown in tiny pots to save money. These weak, "root bound" trees can spend years recovering before they give you a real harvest.

Nationwide Plants only sends you strong Frantoio Olive Trees, selected and cared for by our plant experts, with healthy, developed root systems. A strong start helps your tree settle in quickly and begin producing olives, often around 3-5 years after planting.

Read more about the Frantoio Olive Tree

Frantoio Olive Trees

The Classic Italian Olive for Exceptional Olive Oil

Bring the tradition of the Italian countryside home with your own Frantoio Olive Tree. One of Italy's most celebrated olive varieties, Frantoio is especially prized for producing flavorful, high-quality olives used to make exceptional extra virgin olive oil.

Beautiful as well as productive, this evergreen tree features elegant silvery-green foliage and a classic Mediterranean appearance. Grow it in the landscape in warmer climates or keep it in a large container to add Mediterranean character to a sunny patio.

Superior Frantoio Olive Trees:

  • Exceptional Olive Oil: Frantoio olives are famous for producing premium-quality olive oil with a rich, fruity flavor and pleasantly peppery finish.
  • Classic Italian Variety: A traditional Italian olive cultivar widely valued for its combination of fruit quality, oil content, and distinctive flavor.
  • High-Quality Harvests: Enjoy homegrown olives with excellent oil content, making Frantoio an outstanding choice for anyone interested in pressing their own olive oil.
  • Beautiful Evergreen Foliage: Slender, silvery-green leaves provide attractive color and texture throughout the year.
  • Patio or Landscape Ready: Grow your Frantoio in the ground in suitable climates or maintain it in a container for a beautiful Mediterranean patio tree.
  • Drought Tolerant Once Established: Like other Mediterranean olives, established Frantoio trees thrive in sunny locations with well-draining soil and relatively modest water requirements.

Grow a Famous Italian Olive at Home

Frantoio isn't simply an attractive olive tree—it's a variety with a long-standing reputation for exceptional olive oil.

The olives have good oil content and are especially valued for the character of the oil they produce. Frantoio oil is typically more robust and assertive than the mild oil associated with Arbequina olives, making this an especially appealing variety for growers who enjoy flavorful extra virgin olive oil.

If producing your own premium olive oil is one of the reasons you want an olive tree, Frantoio deserves serious consideration.

Exceptional Olives for Homemade Olive Oil

Growing a Frantoio Olive Tree gives you the opportunity to take olive oil from tree to table.

Frantoio olives produce a distinctive oil known for its fruity character and noticeable pungency. The variety also tends to have higher polyphenol levels than Arbequina, contributing to the stronger flavor and oxidative stability associated with its oil.

Harvest your olives and have them pressed for fresh, homegrown olive oil—or simply enjoy the satisfaction of growing one of the classic varieties behind traditional Italian extra virgin olive oil.

Beautiful Mediterranean Style

Even without the harvest, the Frantoio Olive Tree makes an attractive ornamental.

Its narrow, silvery-green evergreen foliage creates the unmistakable look of a Mediterranean olive grove. Plant one as a landscape specimen, incorporate several into a Mediterranean-inspired garden, or place a container-grown tree on a sunny patio.

The neutral foliage pairs beautifully with stone, terracotta, wood, and modern planters, making Frantoio as useful for decorating an outdoor space as it is for growing olives.

Easy to Grow in the Right Conditions

Frantoio Olive Trees love sunshine and excellent drainage. Once established, they are drought tolerant and generally require relatively little water compared with many traditional fruit trees.

Choose a location with plenty of direct sunlight and soil that drains freely. Container-grown trees are also an option, provided the planter has excellent drainage and the tree receives abundant sunlight.

Occasional pruning can be used to maintain the shape and size you prefer while improving light and airflow through the canopy.

Frantoio vs. Arbequina Olive Trees

Trying to choose between two of the world's best-known olive varieties?

Arbequina is famous for producing mild, fruity olive oil and is particularly popular for its compact growth, early-ripening fruit, and adaptability. Frantoio offers a distinctly different experience.

Frantoio is an excellent choice for growers who prioritize traditional Italian olive-oil characteristics. Its olives produce a more assertive oil with greater pungency and generally higher polyphenol levels than Arbequina.

Both are excellent olive varieties—the difference comes down to the type of olive-growing experience and flavor you're looking for.

Choose Nationwide Plants

At Nationwide Plants, we focus on sending healthy, well-rooted trees that are ready to establish and grow at their new home.

Your Frantoio Olive Tree is carefully selected by our nursery team for strong health, vibrant foliage, a well-developed root system, and correct sizing before being securely packed for its journey to your doorstep.

We measure our trees from the soil line rather than including the container in the advertised height, so you'll have a better idea of the actual tree size you're receiving.

Bring the Italian Olive-Growing Tradition Home

You don't need an Italian olive grove to experience one of Italy's most celebrated olive varieties.

Grow a Frantoio Olive Tree for its beautiful evergreen foliage, Mediterranean character, homegrown olives, and—most importantly—the opportunity to produce the bold, flavorful olive oil for which this classic Italian variety is famous.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Frantoio Olive Tree

How big does a Frantoio Olive Tree get?

A Frantoio Olive Tree is listed at about 8 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide. Left unpruned in the ground in warm climates, olives can grow considerably larger over many years. Regular pruning keeps it manageable for patios, courtyards, and home orchards.

Is the Frantoio Olive Tree self-fertile?

Yes, the Frantoio Olive Tree is self-fertile, so one tree can produce olives on its own. Growing another compatible olive variety nearby may improve pollination and help increase fruit production, which is useful if you hope to press your own oil.

How long until a Frantoio Olive Tree produces olives?

Young olive trees often begin producing fruit around 3 to 5 years after planting, depending on the size of the tree, sunlight, and growing conditions. Harvests increase as the tree matures, and established trees can produce generous crops year after year.

What zones can Frantoio Olive grow in?

Frantoio Olive grows outdoors in USDA zones 8 through 11. In colder climates, grow it in a large container and move it to a protected location before hard freezes. That makes it possible to enjoy this Tuscan olive almost anywhere.

Can you grow a Frantoio Olive Tree in a pot?

Yes, Frantoio can grow in a large container, which is ideal for gardeners in colder climates. Choose a pot with excellent drainage and enough room for the roots. Pruning helps keep container trees manageable, and the pot makes it easy to move indoors for winter.

What does Frantoio olive oil taste like?

Frantoio olive oil is fruity and grassy with a light bitterness and a bold, peppery finish. It is one of the best-known Tuscan oil olives and is great for dipping bread, dressing salads, and finishing vegetables. It is also valued for its good keeping quality, which is ideal for small homemade batches.

Can you eat Frantoio olives off the tree?

No, fresh Frantoio olives should not be eaten straight from the tree because they are naturally very bitter. They need to be properly cured before serving as table olives. Frantoio is best known as an oil olive, but the fruit can be cured for eating.

How much sun does a Frantoio Olive Tree need?

A Frantoio Olive Tree needs full sun for the strongest growth and best fruit production. Outdoors, choose the sunniest spot you have. If it spends winter indoors, place it in your brightest window or supplement with a grow light. More sun means more flowers and olives.

Is Frantoio Olive drought tolerant?

Yes, Frantoio becomes much more drought tolerant once established and handles hot, dry summers well. Water regularly while it is getting settled. Plant in well-drained soil, even lean or rocky ground, and avoid spots where water stays around the roots.

How do you protect an olive tree from frost?

Protect a Frantoio Olive Tree from hard freezes. Established in-ground trees can handle light frost, but young trees are more sensitive, so cover them with frost cloth on cold nights. Move container trees into a garage or bright indoor space before freezing weather arrives.
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