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Can You Grow Olive in British Columbia?
Canada · Canadian Zone 8 · zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Olive trees grow as perennials here — plant in a sunny well-drained spot and they will thrive for decades.
Plant zones
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Days to harvest
About Olive
Olive trees are drought-tolerant long-lived and thrive in poor soil — once established they need very little attention.
Plant in the most well-drained sunny spot available. Drought-tolerant once established. Can be grown in containers in cold zones — bring indoors before hard frost. Need two trees or a self-fertile variety for fruit.
Gardening in British Columbia
BC has dramatically different climates. The mild rainy coast (Zone 7-9) allows near-year-round growing. The interior is semi-arid (Zone 5-7) with hot summers and cold winters. One of Canada's most productive growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Olive in British Columbia?
Olive trees grow as perennials here — plant in a sunny well-drained spot and they will thrive for decades.
What zone is British Columbia?
British Columbia spans Canadian Zone 8 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9).
When do you plant Olives in British Columbia?
See the planting guide for Olive — timing depends on your exact frost date.