OLIVE Frantoio
Olea europaea
Main Tuscan oil variety and widely planted in New Zealand. Exceptional high quality oil and high yield. Pickles well when green. Vigorous grower. Good disease resistant.
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Pollination
Frantoio is a self fertile variety.
SOIL |
Olives prefer well drained, low to medium fertile soil. |
PLANTING SITE |
Olives grow best in sunny, sheltered sites. |
CLIMATE |
Olive trees will grow well in most areas of New Zealand, as long as the right variety is selected for the climate conditions. |
WATERING |
Water well during the early stages, during long dry periods and when the fruit is developing. |
PESTS & DISEASES |
Olives are relatively hardy to pests and diseases. The main problem is ‘peacock spot’ on the leaves, which can often be attributed to poor tree health. |
PLANTING IDEAS |
Olive trees are great for a variety of garden uses, including specimen trees, hedges and even espalier training. |
FRUIT |
Olives ripen in Autumn. |
POLLINATION |
Some varieties are self fertile, but as a general rule more than one variety of olive should be planted to ensure good pollination if fruit is desired. |
TREE SIZE |
Olive trees can reach 10m in height, though this can be contained by pruning or growing in a large container. |