Olive Trees

Choosing the Right Olive Trees

Olives are evergreen fruit trees for mild-winter sites, protected microclimates, and containers. They bring silver foliage, drought tolerance after establishment, and the possibility of table or oil harvests.

They need full sun, sharp drainage, and protection from severe cold. In marginal climates, container culture may be more dependable than in-ground planting.

How to Use This Category

• Use olives where winter lows stay within the variety's tolerance.
• Prioritize drainage; wet roots are a common failure point.
• Choose table, oil, or dual-use varieties based on your harvest goal.
• There are 2 varieties in this category today; use the sidebar filters to narrow by climate, use, size, pollination, and stock status.