Olea europaea - Frantoio
Olea europaea 'Frantoio' is a Mediterranean olive tree known for its exceptional olive oil production. It has gray-green elliptical leaves and small to medium-sized olives that turn from green to dark purple when ripe. 'Frantoio' olives yield high-quality, fruity, and peppery extra virgin olive oil. The tree prefers a Mediterranean climate, well-drained soil, and benefits from pruning and cross-pollination. It is primarily used for olive oil production but can also produce table olives.